Thanks everyone. I have been having major anxiety for the last couple of days which is why I haven't posted. I feel much better now. I hate the anxiety because it makes me so tired. I went to bed at 9:00 last night. Thanks for the support it means so much to me.
Velvet, I'm so sorry you've been suffering the last few days. And glad you're starting to feel better. You can always come here for a shoulder to lean on. Hugs, sweetie...
xoxo
Hi Velvet, good luck with the internship - it sounds terrific for you...I was so sorry to hear you are feeling down - I have certainly had some dark periods in my life and would certainly consider meds if my dr. thinks it is a good idea (so far I have not needed them but possibly will down the road...) & I certainly have used food to self-medicate too.
I think it is wonderful that there are so many understanding, empathetic women on this board/thread - uncommon women all! A hug for each of you!
Velvet.... how did it go today? We want to hear all about it!!
You know what irritates me? A good friend of mine said the other day, "Hopefully you'll be able to get off your meds soon." aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!!! She knows full well that I've been diagnosed with chronic depression. I've been very ill since the age of twelve, and have only been fortunate enough to be on meds for the last 6 years. I still get VERY depressed on occasion (which can mean suicidal), and there is no damn way I'm going off them!!
Why do people without depression think that we can just pull ourselves together or see a psychologist and be "healed"?!
That's like saying to my old Dad, "Hopefully you'll be able to get off those heart pills soon!"
That's great news Velvet-good luck with your internship and let us know how it goes
Ellis-I think people who have never suffered from chronic depression, or lived with someone who has, understand what other people go through. You can grump anytime-we'll still love you
My husband is on psych meds for SAD and OCD, and I sometimes get that same response. HELLO, its a chemical imbalance in his brain! I thought that movie A Beautiful Mind gave a very bad impression on what can/can not be done with meds. Plus I don't think alot of people thought about the time frame when his diagnosis was given either. Okay now I have made Ellis's rant my rant and I am going to shut up!
We can make it through the day seeing that cup half full!
Miss Chris
I agree absolutely! People just do NOT understand that it is a question of brain chemistry and needs treatment just as if someone had some other condition that required medication. So why would it even be a question of getting off something that balances one? Makes no sense, yet people are so afraid of it. Remember when Michael Dukakis was running for President in 1988, and all the fuss just because he had the courage to say he had been treated for depression - honestly I thought that was great, and how outrageous it was to see the reaction in the press etc. That is a plus in my opinion - and we all know there's plenty that politicians do that maybe the press could focus on instead, that IS actually a problem.
Ellis, you have every right to feel crabby about this! And I celebrate that you are a strong, courageous woman who is taking care of herself! Good for you!
for you Velvet! I am glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better today 
