Posted by mdertinger on February 21, 2002, at 15:30:31
In reply to Is it worth it?, posted by Lisa Simpson on February 21, 2002, at 10:38:53
Of course it's worth it. Trust me, your depression is not you, it's an illness, like high blood pressure. I've had depression for 7 years and have been in your shoes 3 times. All three times was because I went off my medication.
If you don't have medication, go to your doctor as fast as possible (or the ER), tell them you are depressed, and get a presription for Prozac (or something) immediately, because it will take 2-3 weeks for you to feel the effects. Also, the doctor can write you a note so you can go on medical leave if you have a job, although working might keep you from sitting at home contemplating suicide. Careful about talking about suicide, or they will suggest a mental hospital which is worse than the depression. Tell them you have considered suicide but you do NOT have a plan (unless you really do).
I went to the ER last time because I felt so bad. They doctors were very understanding. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Depression an illness as common as high cholesterol.
In the mean time, do not be alone. Go to your mom's, a friends, who ever. Just getting out of your house will make you feel better.
Throw on some sweat pants and go see a movie (a comedy), walk around Target, go to a gym and ride a bike (even 10 minutes will lift you enough to see the end of the day). ANYTHING but sitting at home, which is all you want to do, I know.
Mornings will suck. Just get up and get in the shower. Again, sitting around in your PJ's can lead to suicide! You don't want to end your life, your just tired of fighting depression.
So....
Get some meds now!
Don't be alone (as much as possible)!
Do something, anything to get out of the house and keep your mind off of yourself.
poster:mdertinger
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