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Re: Thanks

Posted by Lao Tzu on January 11, 2011, at 14:33:56

In reply to Re: Thanks, posted by morgan miller on January 10, 2011, at 19:59:14

Yes, I do agree with you Morgan. By the way, how are you doing? Having healthy relationships could go a long way in improving depression. I think it goes beyond just a biochemical theory, but in severe cases of mental illness, a biochemical basis is very profound and can not be reversed without some medication and/or therapy. Once you deal with the biochemistry of depression, getting out and having relationships, getting a job, etc. etc. will improve the depression greatly only if you are stable. I do agree with that.
The vitamins I take in addition to the medication help even out my mood and make the depression bearable, but I can't say they help me to get out much. I think I am stuck in the psychology of being labeled as mentally ill. This can put a damper on your social life. For instance, I see this really pretty girl at the pharmacy where I pick up my medication. She has waited on me so many times and she seems like an angel to me. Yet because I have labeled myself mentally ill, not to mention no job, living at home with parents, etc. etc. I talk myself out of starting a conversation with her. I think that I am damaged goods, and what good would I be to her if I have a hard enough time just taking care of myself? Maybe I've become a bit pessimistic since this all started, which was many years ago. Anyway, I know in my mind, befriending her could be the best thing that ever happened to me, but maybe I am just delusional. Maybe everything is a fantasy to me. I've learned that life isn't always how you picture it. Severe mentally ill people can have a distorted view of life, but I know at least part of me is normal, and that is the part that would like to love someone. That would help the depression as far as I'm concerned.

Lao


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