Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Diane wrote: > So why am I so sad now? I don't understand. I've been teetering on > the edge of a real depression for a long time now. Diane, I'm not a psychiatrist, but being really sad or even suicidal without knowing why sounds *exactly* like clinical depression. And if psychiatry, a very challenging field of medicine, has a success story it is the treatment of clinical depression. There have never been more treatment options than right now. > I've been thinking about how many pills it would take to finish all > this. I don't think I would ever kill myself because of the effect it > would have on my husband and family - but I personally don't feel any > motivation to go on. Please, please, PLEASE go seek help, either through your primary care doctor or directly from a psychiatrist, and do it TODAY! I've been personally affected by three suicides among friends and family. The last occurred just a week ago. Here's the obituary: http://www.bangornews.com/a/class/obituaries/items/40293_041004_ericcdaubmd.cfm Pointless, wasn't it? My wife and I just returned home from the funeral yesterday. Believe me, suicide is not AT ALL fun for those left behind. It's good that you say you wouldn't do it because of the effect it would have on your family, but there's still absolutely no need for you to be miserable. Please seek help now! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2004 Report Share Posted April 15, 2004 Diane, Phil is right. Please don't wait. Go to your doctor now or look in the phone book. There are many programs available to help. We've all felt the pains that you've felt - at one time or another. You are not alone. But you must do something about it. Even if you just talk to your family physician. Good Luck - I and I'm sure others wish you well. -Jeff ----- Original Message ----- > > I'm not a psychiatrist, but being really sad or even suicidal without > knowing why sounds *exactly* like clinical depression. And if > psychiatry, a very challenging field of medicine, has a success story it > is the treatment of clinical depression. There have never been more > treatment options than right now. > http://www.bangornews.com/a/class/obituaries/items/40293_041004_ericcdaubmd. cfm > > Pointless, wasn't it? My wife and I just returned home from the funeral > yesterday. Believe me, suicide is not AT ALL fun for those left behind. > It's good that you say you wouldn't do it because of the effect it would > have on your family, but there's still absolutely no need for you to be > miserable. Please seek help now! > > Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 To a considerable extent depression is a chemical event. There may or may not be recognizable triggers. I'm glad you're going to talk to your family doctor about it. Hope you feel better very soon. Jana Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving with a pretty, well preserved body. Rather we should skid in broadside, totally used up, worn out and loudly proclaiming, " WOW! What a ride! " Diane wrote: I haven't been posting much (or reading posts I'm afraid) because I have been feeling so depressed lately. I'm not sure why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 > >Reply-To: chronic_pain >To: chronic_pain >Subject: Depressed >Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 22:59:20 -0000 > >Hi everyone, >I haven't been posting much (or reading posts I'm afraid) because I >have been feeling so depressed lately. > >I'm not sure why. I found out last week that I do not have bone >cancer, as my specialist had suspected. I spent a very bad month >waiting for a bone scan and then trying not to think about the >results. > >So why am I so sad now? I don't understand. I've been teetering on >the edge of a real depression for a long time now. I had mild fight >with my husband on Easter Monday and this seems to have pushed me >over the edge, even though we have now made up. > >I don't want to get out of bed, whenever I have to talk to someone I >start crying, I can't sleep and - I'm sorry to have to admit it - >I've been thinking about how many pills it would take to finish all >this. I don't think I would ever kill myself because of the effect it >would have on my husband and family - but I personally don't feel any >motivation to go on. > >I am going to my family doctor tomorrow afternoon to talk about all >of this. I also have a therapist who I've been to see a few times >about my difficulties adjusting to a life of chronic pain - I know I >should call him but...all I want to do is lie in bed. > >Anyway I hope you guys are doing OK. >Take care, >Di >in Vancouver, B.C., Canada > > _________________________________________________________________ Check out MSN PC Safety & Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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