Posted by vicky on November 22, 2001, at 19:38:40
In reply to What is the meaning of life?, posted by 3 Beer Effect on November 22, 2001, at 16:43:53
> I always wanted to ask older people (over 30), what they would do different, or what they wish they knew then that they know now, if they were 23 (like me) and just graduating college again.
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> I am doing much better with social anxiety/depression on a celexa/klonopin combo & haven't drank for a month & a half, so I am trying to find ways to enrich/change my life with my newfound optimism.3 beer effect.
Hi! I'm 43, and a college graduate. I spent my miserable college years in the early 80's before there were decent pscyh medications
I stayed secluded in my private dorm room for 4 years, rarely socialized, never opened my mouth in class, was a nervous little mouse
yet very angry inside. I just wish I had the prozac, perphenazine, and buspar that I am on now, and (have been on since '89.) I have also stopped drinking (6 months now)
I would advise you, that life gets better the older you get, and that I wouldn't go back to my 20's for anything in the world.
(except maybe to look younger)I wish I knew then what I know now, that life is just fine without alcohol, and one can actually have fun.
( I drank everyday for 17 years.... six to 12 pack effect)
my advice, don't drink alchol (it usually only gets more of a habit the older you get) and stay on your meds!!! and realize that life usually gets better . (it did for me anyway)And as a footnote, I have gone from being a social phobic to speaking out in front of groups in AA meetings, and sharing my thoughts and feelings to the group.
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