Comments on: First Person, Singular: “This Last Month”

By: CARS

CARS — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:15:24 +0000

Thanks, Liz & Susan, for posting the insides of what depression is about.

Susan, I’ve been catatonically depressed myself too often. Know that it *can* get better for most people. I hope you still have enough umph left in you to hope that you are one of those people who will stabilizie. It is possible for most of us, as long as we keep trying the meds and the many therapies available to us now. Something you might want to consider too is that you may be over-medicated. I was over-medicated for five years and it mimicked depression in all aspects. Just a thought.

I will keep you in my heart, Susan, praying that you can feel the warmth and glow of the sunshine again. I hope you’re listening. I hope you’re still reaching out.

Cristina.

By: Janice

Janice — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:31:47 +0000

Thank you Susan for sharing and so accurately chronolizing what “it” is like. You are an amazing soul.
Thank you Liz, for sharing it with the rest of us.
One thing I have learned in my short time of seeking treatment is this ~ I thought I was alone. And I am, in my family and with most of my friends. But in becoming a part of this community I now know, I am not alone. There are other people like me. With fears, frustration and all the rest that pulls that shade down over our lives.
I am not some single solitary monster who can’t even escape from my own thoughts. I am ill and need support and treatment.
Thank you both, for helping me to feel just a bit better about this ugliness.