Posted by adniL on August 30, 2000, at 16:02:29
In reply to Re: keeping taking antidepressants a secret.., posted by NikkiT2 on August 30, 2000, at 10:56:54
I don't know why, but I tell just about everyone. I am a stay at home mom. My depression is and has been a big part of me, so I guess I feel that anyone who is part of my life should know. My husband wasn't very accepting - he was of the opinion that I should just "bootstrap." So I gave him some things to read about what clinical depression is really like. Also, I guess I don't want people to take it personally if I fade into the background for a while. I was so hard on myself for so long, and it was a big relief to find out that it really does take me ten times the effort to do something as anyone else. I want to be up front with people about what they can expect from me. Since I've suffered from this a long time, it was a big relief to find out that there really was something wrong and that I didn't have to feel that way. I also like to encourage people about getting help if they need it. I guess I was more ashamed of being depressed than of the treatment. Just my own experience here. Nothing wrong with your way.
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