Posted by leeran on April 11, 2003, at 12:08:09
In reply to Re: message board jags » Tabitha, posted by wendy b. on April 11, 2003, at 8:51:51
Thanks, Wendy B. for the welcome.
Yes, indeed, I am transfixed by the phenomenal insights put forth on this board, and I have never visited a better punctuated forum! I'm continually reminded of the connection between depression and creativity when I read the majority of posts.
In the last few years I've spent a lot of time (more than I would ever feel comfortable admitting) on plastic surgery boards and the vibe is much different. I'm not saying that in a judgemental way, but the obvious focus of external versus internal really does have an impact on the "tone of the thread."
Your statement:
"the realization that there are many people who suffer from the same things I do, particularly depression. And so here, I don't feel so alone"
will be the exact reason I will have to be very careful not to become obsessed with visiting/posting. I have never felt such an "ahhhh" of relief as I have reading here the last few weeks.
Depression has made me feel very isolated and it is difficult to convey these feelings to someone who has never been (or isn't) depressed. Even beyond the stigma "thing" I find it daunting to try to explain (even to a loved one) how it is that I can have everything I have ever wanted and still not feel quite right. Of course, if I didn't have this need to over-explain everything . . .
Last night I decided that my tag line should be "One Synapse Short of Bliss." This is a vast improvement over "The other shoe will drop, I just know it will." This may be the magnesium talking.
I also agree with your statement:
I know it's weird to be talking to people one doesn't really "know,"
But then again, I met my husband on the internet 5+ years ago, so baring my soul via the keyboard has gotten easier for me (too easy?). I try to stop just short of giving out my social security number and height and weight.
Have a good Friday wherever you are typing from (and a good weekend, too).
Lee
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