Posted by etherize on September 17, 2002, at 17:44:23
In reply to Re: hard to believe, posted by Eddie Sylvano on September 17, 2002, at 15:42:55
> Do you think that your depression is circumstantial, or innate? I'd gather from your statement about depression since childhood that it's the latter.
Yes, I think I've had it for a very long time. While I had some rough stuff in my childhood and youth that could have precipitated it, now I worry that the things I'm currently experiencing will make it impossible to get much better.
Funny, you always hear that depression is one of the most "treatable" diseases, as though that implies it's "curable." For me, "treatable" only means there are a lot of treatments!
< Happiness can be such a slippery thing. I'm hard pressed to say if I get depressed because of my thought processes or my biology. It's kind of a chicken and egg scenario. >
I agree.
<< I think antidepressents have an effect on depression relatively similar to weight loss pills on a diet. They can get you jump-started on a path, and provide concrete, encouraging gains, but long-term success ultimately lies in understanding what caused the problem to begin with, and being forever vigilant about staying well (through medications, realistic self evaluation, and lifestyle changes).>>
Good analogy. What's troubling is that the disease itself tells you "why bother" with all the rigorous regimens.
> As a final note, make sure that whoever you wind up seeing for your mood issues is aware of whatever medications you take for HIV suppression, since various psychotrophic medications are degraded (or enhanced) through interations with antivirals.>>
Yes, I've got that one covered. <g>
> I hope that things open up for you, though. Life's too short to be sad all the time.>>
No kidding. Thanks for your kind and thoughtful response.
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