Question for the group

[Guest guest]

Okay, I have a question for everyone. My coworker and I had it out

today, which was a good thing, because it cleared the air. Afterward,

we were talking, and she asked if I had considered taking anti-

depressants. To which I replied that I wasn't depressed. I was more

in need of anger management classes, than anything else. Well she

said, " You might not be depressed, but you're certainly not happy.

You don't have any of that spark that most people have. " Which made

me think. She's right, of course. I might not be going home and

crying every night, or feel like everything is hopless, but I can't

remember the last time I was actually really and truly happy. All my

energies go into keeping myself going and functioning. I don't have

anything left over for enjoyment.

So, my question is, to those of you who are taking anti-depressants,

have you found that they make you happy, or just not depressed? Did

you rediscover some joy in living? If so, I think maybe I will ask

for some anti-depressants when I go for my appointment at the pain

clinic in a few weeks.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks for all your help.

Take care,