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Posted by Morgan on April 30, 2001, at 18:31:10
Fairly young and believe depression has been the root of most problems thoughout my life but just didn't know it.
Most of what I've read on this page I've experienced but didn't realize that others have.
One of the funny things is, as much as I complain about how tired I am all the time, how unenergetic and of all the bad thoughts that run through my head at once--I don't know if I self consciously want to get "better". What is "better" anyway and how do I know if I'm actually at a "worse"?
I have noticed that since I've been taking Paxil I can't focus on certain things, and even trying to put a sentence or a thought together is difficult. Might I be making myself sick without even knowing it?? Am I just "feeling sorry for myself"?
I know I've asked alot of questions but if any of what I've said makes sense, can someone PLEASE reply??
Posted by sar on May 1, 2001, at 1:16:18
In reply to All of the above, posted by Morgan on April 30, 2001, at 18:31:10
Hey Morgan,
I think I understand what you're talking about. I just posted on psycho-social babble about how hard and depressing in itself "feeling better" can be, it's a lot of responsibility and sometimes I wonder if depression has been like a security blanket for me--it's one thing in life I know really, really well--who would I be without it? I haven't a clue. It *is* scary.
I don't think you're "just feeling sorry for yourself." I really believe that if you feel bad for a good amount of time, some stressor(s)(internal or external), belief systems, and/or brain chemistry are causing it.
I had the same experience on Paxil, only one of the reasons I quit taking it. My mind felt old and blurry and disjointed on it.
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