Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 In a message dated 5/21/2004 1:46:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, ellen.shipley@... writes: > I can agree with Marilyn about depression being your enemy. I > became clinically depressed last year. Everything just piled up on > me: diabetes, frozen shoulder, stomach ulcer, worry about my son in > college, and finally...my father's death. To make a very long story > short, once I started seeing a therapist and went on Paxil and > Wellbutrin, I began to get better. It was different as night and > day. > > Now I'm back to myself -- in fact, I'm more myself than I've been in > ages. Things improved. I still have diabetes, but I don't dwell on > it. I know you can't just will yourself to get better, but meds are > a real blessing. Don't put it off. > > I think this site is a great idea. I don't really know any other > diabetics to talk to. It's comforting to know someone else > understands. > > Hi Ellen and thank you. I am concerned about Joe. I think especially with men, the feeling is they are " MEN " they should tough it out. So not ture. Anyone, male or female needs help if they feel they are depressed or in over their heads with something they feel they have no control over, such as diabetes. It does take a while to gain " control " over it, but it is possible! Hugs, marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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