Posted by Julie on May 24, 2000, at 17:33:34
In reply to Question to writers, posted by brian on May 24, 2000, at 0:47:42
I'm writing a PhD dissertation (a literature/history thing) so I'm home a lot of the time trying to crank out the words. I take Effexor, and it's kept me from going down to the depths... but this solo writing, no external structure does seem to send my moods on somewhat of a roller coaster. Even my diss-writing friends without a history of depression and anxiety (the few there are in grad school!) get anxious and have trouble staying "on task." "Good" things I've done when I feel cranky/aphasic/anxious: go to the gym and work out really hard; do other "work" stuff that's not writing. Not so good things: drink wine; call people and procrastinate; surf the Net; freak out...etc. So... I guess I have no good advice, but I sure know where you're coming from.
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