Posted by Racer on October 27, 2000, at 16:48:34
In reply to Punishment for lack of courage...., posted by Rainwoman on October 26, 2000, at 9:06:33
Rainwoman,
No, you won't ever be like those other people you see on the street! You don't really want to be, anyway, do you? You want to be yourself, but without the pain. Here's my epiphany, came on it not too long ago myself: a lot of those people are in pain, too! They show it differently. They get fat, they drink too much, they chase money to the exclusion of all else, they sabotage their careers. Those things are not visible at first glance, and your depression probably isn't, either. (Though, if you're like me, a shower would make it even less so %-P)
Depression makes me stop eating, too, and it does feel kinda good. You know what that is? It's the dopamine. Studies have shown that one of the symptoms of anorexia is an increase in dopamine activity. Don't think of it as a way to kill yourself, think of it as your body helping you tell your doctor what kind of drug you'll need! Find a drug which effects dopamine, and you may feel even better -- especially if you start eating again, too!
Listen, I don't know how you feel. I only know how I have felt in the past, with similar symptoms. I can tell you, though, that I care and want to help you get through this. If I can tell you anything that you think might help, anything at all, please let me know. I'll answer you as honestly and completely as I can.
Please eat, though, because that right there will cause you more problems long term than the depression itself. Trust me on this one, my friend.
poster:Racer
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