Posted by john1022 on October 28, 2003, at 11:15:20
In reply to Re: Welcome to the Club. :-) » john1022, posted by Susan J on October 27, 2003, at 12:36:12
Thanks for the support Susan
>> It almost sounds like you feel a bit guilty about being depressed and bringing stress on the family. Don't be. It's not your guilt to own. You are suffering through a great battle, as far as I'm concerned, and you *will* make it.You are right I do feel a little guilty. I can tell this is taking its toll on my family, so it is hard not to feel guilty. But your advice puts things in perspective, your right its not my guilt to own. And this to shall hopefully pass and things will be back to the way they were someday soon.
>>After all, if your mom or dad were the ones really depressed, wouldn't you be there for them, like they are being there for you? Family is supposed to pull together and help one another when it gets rough. You'd do it for them. Let them do it for you.
I would be by them 100%! You are right. I think they will continue to be supportive of me. Maybe I just have to be patient and give them time to understand a little more about what is going on. My mom went as far as to tape a program about depression on tv for her to watch this morning, so that made me feel better about it.
>>> It's OK to be needy sometimes. Just don't make a lifestyle choice out of it. :-) Once you kick the depression, and you will, you'll be able to get back up on your feet again and contribute to the family, to society, and most importantly, to yourself again....
Great advice. I will definitely not make a habit out of being needy. I BELIEVE that I will beat this and everything will be back to normal sometime soon. Thanks again for the kind words. It is amazing how every bit of support helps and your post definitely did help and make me feel better. Take care
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