Depression and Medication (CHris to Tara)

October 15, 2001

Regarding Depression and Medication "

That's great advice, Chris. I, too am on antidepressants. Prior to that, I

once crashed and stayed in bed for 4 days, crying and not opening the door,

or taking calls! Thru a combination of talk therapy and meds I have come to

the place where I now get out and go to the art things, and ride my bike out

in public! Yesterday was an occasion that would have daunted me other times.

I went to an all day art event in L.A., driving and taking bus tours to

different studios all day.

My back hurts after about 10 minutes of standing, and a single obese person

may tend to stand out in the crowd. However, I have taken that step advised

by the shrink several years ago by my request for this surgery, and also

been able to dress myself and look nice because of the combination of meds,

support, and therapy. Granted, I was a little insecure about finding a

single seat for myself, and sure wished I could sit on the plastic folding

chair without fear of breaking it. But, I went out in public, with myself.

Some of my friends say they couldn't go to dinner by themselves! I also

encourage you to have a professional give you the once over on depression

and meds if you feel that is appropriate. For some people, it makes the

difference between surviving and living. It's worth looking into, Tara.

Lydia

said to Tara..

" In fact part of that new treatment of myself was going for the surgery. And

all this was due to my little yellow and white pills! LOL

I'm pre-op and still don't go out much because of my weight, but I

now WANT to go out. I don't worry about still being reclusive,

because the feeling is different now. And I so look forward to my new

life after surgery! I remember how much fun I used to have, and I

will have it again. I'll do the things I've wanted to do for the past

15 years. I can't wait!! "

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