Posted by LA on February 10, 2003, at 13:47:04
In reply to Re: depression - just snap out of it ! » LA, posted by PuraVida on February 9, 2003, at 23:49:51
> Hi LA,
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> Yes, I know what you mean. Sometimes it feels as if someone has botoxed my whole face - heavy, expressionless. But no one has ever commented on me "looking" down - maybe its not as bad as it feels, or other people just realize that everyone doesn't have to be super energetic and "on" 24/7. I try to remind myself its OK to have a quiet mood around others - even if they are used to me being the life of the party.
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> I have to ask after reading your posts if you are on meds, and are they working? When I start feeling the facial/voice lethargy, and especially isolating myself, I know I'm toward the bottom of the pit. I haven't been that low in awhile, but instead self medicating a LOT. My new challenge is to deal with things without that bottle (or two) of wine you mentioned...:)
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> It sound like you are in the right place - you need support from people who understand that you don't just snap out of it. Hopefully your husband will become more educated about what you are really dealing with. As for your dinner buddy - boy, I would've loved to have heard that speech! That's probably just her nature with everyone.
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> Good luck -
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> PVHi PV,
Thanks for your response, I am glad to know that I am not the only one whose face shows their emotions. There are so many things that I have experienced from depression where I thought it was just me. After reading other peoples posts it's comforting to know I am not alone. Though I would not wish these things on anyone.
You are right everyone shouldn't have to be "on" all the time. It seems that when I am not "on ", everyone is asking what's wrong are you okay? Then the face comes into play. Sometimes it takes too much energy.
I am on meds, kept increasing the dose over the last 5 months, but still not working. I have had a string of some pretty bad days. But before the meds I could say months. I go to the doctors on Wed. and will change my meds.
The other night wine was my last resort.
LA
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