Posted by R.Anne on December 1, 2000, at 19:17:45
In reply to Re: Strong Reaction, posted by stjames on November 27, 2000, at 3:32:22
> > I didn't mean to offend anyone as I said and I want to stress that. I know I did not start this thread but felt a strong reaction to it.
>
> James here....
>
> 15 yrs of dperession and alot of reading have brought me to some truths. I tend to state them blunty because mental illness
> is a very significant so I don't pussy foot around.
> As long as you keep it in terms of "this is wnat I think" and not attack you are fine with
> me.
>
> As such, I don't think there is any question that with most mental illness, if there are several relapses, the condition
> is chronic. At least 50 yrs of case history supports this. I don't see this is a negetive, but a fact to be delt with.
> It's treatable, with a high rate of sucess. Treating it also means it does not get worse. If going off the meds means a relapse and sucidial thoughts, why stop.
> Esp. if the staticits support this. I never, ever, never, ever
> want to think about killing myself again. I have had a 100% cure of this happening, for 15 yrs, on meds. This is good news, not negative.
>
> jJames:
I have a strong background in psychology for one thing, have had depression a long time, too, and know what I am talking about. You did seem to make a prediction and I have no idea what your stats are or how it qualifies you to make that sort of statement. That sort of statement can set up a person who believes what you said and I simply don't believe what you said. I am entitled to my opinion. There are many more exceptions than the rule and then it depends on what research material you are looking at. To be supportive is the goal of this board and that blunt, thoughtless statement was not supportive.r.
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