Reply #82: I think it's like this: people are okay with a person getting help [View All]

[crim son]

and seeking counseling and/or medication. But when that doesn't do the trick, then the depressed person is indeed a horrible thing to behold and should be shunned. As if it's contagious.

This is my second bout of serious clinical depression. The first time I suffered for years, told by family and friends that I should "snap out of it." Eventually I got help and improved. This time, meds aren't working. For people like me, every minute of the day is spent trying to put life into a perspective that makes it bearable. A different perspective every minute, if necessary. I think the clinically depressed know more than most people about wanting and trying to be happy.

But I do hope you are feeling better soon There is a difficult time between the time you seek treatment and the time you begin to see results, as I'm sure you know. Hugs to you, Peg. :hug: :hug: You of all people shouldn't have to go through sadness when you bring others so much happiness.