Posted by CaptainAmerica1967 on December 12, 2008, at 14:31:42
In reply to Re: Treatment Resistant (Refractory) Depression, posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2008, at 11:34:21
I wanted to ask whether you had problems prior to your Mother's death (sorry to hear..I guess she shared my idea, quote regarding one's health is the ultimate life possession) or whether the stress of the loss had tramadic effects on you?
I obviously believe in heredity, but also believe that tramadic stress in early childhood while the brain is still growing and maturing can have detrimental effects on mood later in life.
I know the vision of my Dad falling down and literally dying in front of me with his eyes wide open in our living when I was 5y/o really "stuck" in mind and memories as well as my Mom's decapitation and brain protrusion that I saw after I came to in the car accident we were in.
Where do I get my persistance? I think it's partially hereditary, but also a learned social behavior I picked up from both my parents.
I think lyrics to the 70's song "Everything I Own" by David Gates (Bread) in which I've dedicated to my parent for the love they provided and instilled in me best describes where I get my persistance. David Gates wrote, sang and dedicated this song in memory of his father.
Song lyrics-
Everything I Own Lyrics by Bread (David Gates)
You sheltered me from harm.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Were all the years I had with youI would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own,
Just to have you back again.You taught me how to love,
What its of, what its of.
You never said too much,
But still you showed the way,
And I knew from watching you.
Nobody else could ever know
The part of me that cant let go.I would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.Is there someone you know,
Youre loving them so,
But taking them all for granted.
You may lose them one day,
Someone takes them away,
And they dont hear the words you long to sayI would give anything I own,
Give up me life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.-Thanks for the welcoming me to PsychoBabble and your inspiring word...right back to you as I wish you the best.
Regards,
Jeff
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