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Date Posted: 21:57:29 01/15/02 Tue
Author: cassa
Author Host/IP: 24.70.95.203
Subject: Re: The flipside of depression
In reply to: Eric R 's message, "The flipside of depression" on 12:42:52 01/15/02 Tue

I hear you. The pdoc has put me on Lamictal, which is slowly having some positive effect. Not life-changing, but still-it's a move forward. I spent most of our Friday session crying because I am afraid to get better. The reason? This is my fourth major depression. The latest episode has lasted close to two years. To get better means risking getting worse again. And I don't want to risk the fall again. The positive emotions feel good, but scary; how long will they last before I tumble again? I find that when I have found a good medicine and start feeling 'better', it often takes 3-6 months for me to 'accept' that I'm feeling better and that it is sticking around. It's not fun, but it's relatively normal, I think. Take care.

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  • Re: The flipside of depression -- Scott, 04:13:54 01/16/02 Wed
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