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Old Dec 18, 2011, 06:58 PM
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So if you were diabetic would you feel dependent on insulin?. Of course!....The insulin saves your life....the meds you take for depression are saving your life in a way...they are giving you a good life...be glad the meds help you. You have an illness not a character defect. You can't talk yourself out of depression. I wish that all could understand that depression is not a curse, or a weakness. Still 2011 you convey what so many think even now...that we can beat our depression if we were not so weak. THAT IS SO NOT TRUE. You have an illness that can be managed with meds. How wonderful. All of us that have depression etc are truly blessed that we can live good lives thanks to good drugs. I hate to think what I would have been like without my meds. As it was I was 45 or so when I finally was dx. with depression....a lot of lost years and bad decisions before that!! I am greatful for the meds. You are blessed!
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Thanks for this!
alifewithoutfear, Suki22