Posted by Kristi on September 2, 2001, at 13:33:56
In reply to Re: How to Explain (or NOT Explain) Depression » Elzabeth, posted by kazoo on September 2, 2001, at 11:36:49
See..... men just seem to have a different way out of it. I think people think they have to be joking. And oh yes.... very creative..
> > I'm wondering if any of you have come up with a useful way of explaining (or not explaining) depression to coworkers.
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> ^^^^^^^^^^^^
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> Greetings to Elizabeth:
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> Depression is anger and hatred turned inward (toward oneself).
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> If the individual persists, look at them squarely in the eye and say "Not you!"
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> IMHO, personal problems should not be so casually shared with those who are either curious or just plain nosey (despite other intentions they may express).
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> When I'm confronted with such questions, I tell them to look it up in their Funk & Wagnalls (an old "Laugh-In" retort).
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> kazoo
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