Posted by rainyday on March 25, 2004, at 18:57:13
In reply to Re: Noonday Demon - Very grim « Viridis, posted by Dr. Bob on March 4, 2004, at 16:52:32
> > I just don't see how Noonday Demon is a "depressing" book. Instead, it emphasizes how real depression is as a medical condition. And how treatable. I found it fascinating.
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> > Given all the other illnesses that one could have, with no real treatment options, depression is a "lucky" one, in a weird way -- it's actually manageable!
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> > I guess I'm an optimistic depressive, but I'm determined to break through this, and am making reasonable progress. I (like many others here) have had the most severe depression imaginable, yet I always convince myself that things can only get better. And they have (with the right meds, of course).
> >Well, this is my eighth anniversary of depression treatment. This years I added Generalized Anxiety Disorder, becuse I had nothing better to do. Am enduring amidst of medication reorganization that left my considerable depression kind of naked and out there.
The Noonday Demon is an encyclopedia, a memoir, and a series of biographies. Such preciseness in the depiction of each malady - it was exquisiste but so saddening.
A treasure of expression for me.
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