Posted by JadeKelly on October 31, 2008, at 9:40:26
In reply to Re: Beauty and sadness » Phillipa, posted by Marty on October 27, 2008, at 10:40:20
Linkage and Marty, are you 2 brothers? Hilarious.
On a serious note, I think depressives in general, not all, do feel and see more than non-depressives. I do. Thats why I've been in a hating life depression for 2 years. Too many bad things over and over to my loved ones and my brain finally shut down. I'm sure someone else would have moved on by now. I couldn't.
I'm on Parnate now, the world has color again. If this med fails, there won't be anything beautiful about it. I will scratch and claw my way out of this depression, and it won't be pretty or romantic until I do. Prazac made me feel crazy by the way, as do all ssri's. Thats just me tho.
The 2 artists in my family (quite talented, and quite depressed), obviously see beauty all around them. I do at times.
I just think you'd be robbing yourself to romanticize major depression, if thats what you have. It sounds more like you're tired of the fight and just want to jump off the rat wheel and enjoy the scenery for awhile. Nothing wrong with that.
I hope you'll get back in there and "defend that island" when your done!
I have no idea what your med history is but would be happy to swap info if you'd like. Mine's rather atypical in meds and response I'd say.
Good luck Linkage, sorry for the long post, I blame it on Parnate.
Best to you, Jade
PS-If Marty's "idea" turns out to be a winner, you'll share with the rest of the class right?
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