I have a few minutes before I go down to eat with Sharmane from the playroom, so I'll write a bit about my opinions. My views on depression, people have found controversial. Though I am not denying the fact that it may be real, I do not feel as though it should be medicated. If you really think about it, there is one thing in everyone's life that makes them very content and happy, no matter the situation. I feel that too much of a good thing, is a good thing. Medications should not be needed if you can hone in on that one thing, or possibly several things, that make you happy!
I suppose I should clarify now that at times it is hard in here, and I may have complaints, but I never feel it is so bad that I can not emotionally handle it. I have a very strong sense of myself and what I can handle, and it is a lot. I have never been depressed, but I have had my down days. More like down moments in all truthfulness. Earlier today, I was down about my PFT's and staying here longer, but after about 30 minutes, I was over it, and I'm now accepting that the most beneficial thing for me is to be here, getting the proper care I need, so I don't miss out on the rest of my summer.
Moral of the story: If you remain positive, everything will be positive. You may have your moments when you feel like you can't handle a situation, but if you look at the brighter side of things (and there is always a brighter side!), you will have a much more fulfilling life!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Good for you Toni. It is wonderful that you can find the brighter side of things. You are an amazing young women and I have always been impressed by your resolve.
But, I can see why people have found your views on depression, controversial. :) Cheri
Good morning Toni B. I too, share your opinions on depression. I do believe that people (including myself at times) experience depression, but do not believe that it has to be medicated every time. Although... I must say that those who take medicine and think they feel better.... more power to them. Depression is a bad place to be and if you think it's the medication that makes it disappear, then go for it. That's not the route that I would want to take myself. Anyway... you are so right.... You need to stay positive. You have had many stays in the hospital and none of them have been great. You'll get thru this one too. There is ALWAYS something you miss when you're not around but there will ALWAYS be many more things and opportunities that come along. It's kind of like me and food. Sometimes I eat it just because it's there and I may not get it tomorrow. The reality of it is that there will always be more food to eat on another day! At school each day they do announcements for the kids. At the end of each announcement, they say "make it a good day, or not... the choice is always yours". I like that. I do believe that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it! Love you! Auntie M
Hi Toni B. I need to clarify my views on depression meds. Once I re-read what I wrote, I realized that I didn't say what I wanted to. I do feel that many people can deal with the depression issue by just deciding to be happy (that's obviously the very simple solution that is not always that easy, but logically it works). I do also believe that there are people who are seriously clinically depressed who need some meds to get them on the right track. If you are so depressed that you can't think straight... how can you just "get happy" when you can't even see past getting out of bed? Anyway... who really cares what I think! Auntie M
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