depression
Many of you know I write poems. I have one titled, Designed By Non-Users.
That is how I feel about so many of these *ministers* who believe depression
and suicide are only self pity. They ain’t been there or done that. Even as
a kid of 11 I wanted to die so bad because I thought that was all that was
left for me since I wasn’t getting any better. Survival of the coma has
proven otherwise.
W.o.W. (word of wisdom): I hear many people talk about empathy when I
believe they mean compassion. Empathy is when you’ve been in a similar
situation and have an inner understanding. i.e. Your shoes may be red and
mine may be blue, but they are still shoes. Each one of the *juvenile*
diabetics on this list has a story; however, they are different stories in
their similarities. Compassion is a deep inner feeling for another. They
sell sympathy cards (feel sorry for), not empathy cards nor compassion
cards.
I don’t want pity, I want understanding for my situation.
w.O.w. (wise OLD woman)
Jan (60 y/o, T-1 11/5/50, pmpg 8/23/83)
August 30th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
To all the depressed ones, hope this’ll cheer you up!!
M
September 4th, 2006 at 1:21 pm
Iris, I really wish that I lived closer. I am concerned because of your
negativity. You need to change your meds or talk to someone now. I know
that you are a christian and it does not mean that we can not be down.
We can handle some things better because we can hand it over to our Lord
when it gets too bad. Those who do not have the faith can not take a
break from their feeling because they do not have anything to hang on to.
We are lucky because we have so much to be thankful for. I do not want
to be preachy but my heart is breaking because you are in so much pain.
I hated when I was down and there are days when I do not handle things
well and just want to scream and cry. I really just sit back and put on
my music and let my mind wander or I go into the bathroom and scream and
have my own pity party. Are you eating, is John coming over to help? If
you need to have someone to talk to or just listen please write my
privately and I will try to keep my mouth shut and just listen.
Hugs..Becki
September 4th, 2006 at 11:02 pm
In a message dated 03/16/00 9:04:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, becra@…
writes:
<< If
you need to have someone to talk to or just listen please write my
privately and I will try to keep my mouth shut and just listen.
Hugs..Becki
Iris,
I can attest to the fact that Becki is a wonderful cyber friend. She does
just listen when that is what you want but when she does talk she has so much
compassion and understanding. I can tell you that she has really been a BIG
shoulder for me since I have been going through things with my son. So, take
her at her word..you will feel better if you do.
Hugs,
Christine
September 6th, 2006 at 12:18 am
In a message dated 03/16/00 1:57:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
eeyorejen99@… writes:
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Gail and Iris~
When I have needed anti-depressants and haven’t been able to afford them, my
doctor has usually been able to get the med companies to provide them for me
at no cost….all I had to do was sign a sheet that said I couldn’t afford
to pay for them…
This is how I am able to get all my meds at this point. I don’t like what
they call the program but hey if it gets me what I need…..so be it. It is
called The Indigent Drug Program. Also, most doctors have samples and are
happy to provide them, but the doctor won’t know you need samples unless you
ask.
Christine
September 9th, 2006 at 4:25 am
Yep. Hell I’ve even mooched a few samples just so I could lump it til payday.
No shame in it.. whatever gets you through.
Babs