Posted by Maxime on March 20, 2005, at 17:26:22
In reply to hey maxime, posted by greg diamond on March 20, 2005, at 13:45:04
I am going to contact you. Maybe you know of resources in the city or how to get in through the back door.
Thank you so much for reaching out.
Hugs,
Maxime
> Hey - I read your posts with some amount of sadness. You seem to be inconsolable in your depression, and have a hard time finding faith.
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> I realise how difficult it can be, i was once that way with my OCD - i thought that i was doomed to ruminate and have high anxiety. life was something that other people did, relationships, work, self-growth, that was all a mystery to me.
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> this was until a few years ago when i decided to tackle my OCD. it hasn't been an easy journey, there have been times when i have had serious setbacks (recently, with a breakup) and times like last summer when i was in so much pain i would have rather died. but don't lose hope. do you do CBT regularly? i find it the most difficult to stick with - i am lazy - but very effective and cheaper and safer than meds. although, i am on meds again, but i have the same doubts as everyone on the board about their efficacy and the philosophy of mood alteration through medication. suffice to say i err on the side of feeling better, at all costs. and this is what i am getting at slowly - you deserve to feel better. so do whatever it takes. i am a fellow montrealer, if you ever want to email me it's gregdiamond6@yahoo.com. i have noticed a desperation in your words that scares me. there are people pulling for you to get better.
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> craig
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