Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Depression is a natural reaction to major illnesses. You do not need to be a martyr and try to muddle through life without help. There are options available to a patient that will keep you from suffering needlessly. Depression not only affects the patient, but affects the relationships between a patient and their family, co-workers, and friends as well. The life of the patient may be in danger if the depression is not controlled and the patient becomes suicidal. Depression can be controlled. When a doctor asks you if you are depressed .. just be honest. It is normal to be depressed when faced with some life situations and there is no stigma in admitting to being unable to cope. Personally .. I got so depressed that I went down the rabbit hole with Alice and had tea with the Mad Hatter and felt perfectly at home! As long as you remember that you can slide down the " depression hole " for a visit .. it is much better all around if you don't make it a permanent place of residence! Ask for help .. demand for help from your doctor! Please visit the web site below for more information. http://www.itzarion.com/lupusdepression.html " Rion " http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.