Posted by Sarahmarie on May 5, 2002, at 10:47:32
In reply to Career, artists and depression..., posted by ST on May 5, 2002, at 5:44:34
I think perhaps that I may have represented what I was trying to convey rather incompletely. I do have a career which requires a lot of drive, but it is also a very service oriented career and I get a real sense of helping others, particularly those men and women who serve in our armed forces.
I think that not only do I feel that others have been willing to put a little faith in me, but also that I do gain a great deal of satisfaction from being in a job that is so service oriented. There are times that are difficult and my depression does slip. I have a great Pdoc and Psychologist who are willing to work with me (most of the time. I guess I think for me that the career I currently have is a way to help my depression. I may not feel that way in another couple of years when I have have experienced more depressive relapses. But it is the way I feel right now.
I am just grateful to find multiple alternatives to help me deal with my depression.
SarahMarie
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