depression

[Guest guest]

I am probably the least knowledgable person about depression but know

that it is a big thing.

It isn't something to be thought of lightly or for people to discard

or laugh about. It is a problem.

I get depressed from time to time but mostly can bring myself out of

it. I know that at times I have been down for a long time but

somehow have managed to pick myself up.

I believe in the drugs that help people with depression. A lot of

depressions are caused by a chemical imbalance.

Who better then a person on as many prescription drugs as most of us

are on to combat this illness wouldn't have a chemical imbalance from

time to time.

And those people who have depression in their family treeline are at

greater risk.

I don't think any less of any person for taking a drug that will help

you with depression. I applaud you for realizing that you need that

help.

I have been on anti-depressants but didn't get any relief from them.

I didn't feel any different on one or off of it. I didn't get a

sense of relief that other people who take the anti-depressants told

me they got so didn't feel it was right for me.

I am lucky that I am able to pick myself up and dust off my pants and

go on. I get lots of relief when the sun comes out. It gives me a

smile. I know that doesn't work for others and would just add that

you know yourself what you have to do. Tell those who make comments

about this to worry more about themselves and to be happy that you

are picking yourself up and taking care of yourself.

I think we should all be happy and loving for everyone around us.

Help each other out. This world is tough enough without making

someone feel bad because they are smart enough to know that they need

help and get it.

Always putting my 2 cents in but then smiling about it too...

God bless,

Althea