tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881654736220211914.post8171897581276633970..comments2023-10-19T07:14:22.733-07:00Comments on STRAIGHT JACKET KNITTING: DOCTOR DOCTOR, GIVE ME THE NEWS...STRJKTKNITTINGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17809084471310339892noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881654736220211914.post-33009041631568177232009-11-18T14:15:02.932-08:002009-11-18T14:15:02.932-08:00I'm not giving you sympathy, but what bluebunn...I'm not giving you sympathy, but what bluebunny offers, empathy. Depression is debilitating. Just because you've been given all of those meds, does not mean you're "well". Keep moving forward, don't give up on yourself. I've been given various drugs for long term pain, due to my shoulder injury/surgery. I couldn't stand the side effects, so I am back to living in pain. On the bright side, my tongue and mouth no longer feel as dry and crappy as a cinder block.<br />That's it, just be glad your tongue doesn't hurt.bunnnyfoofoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972915090316588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881654736220211914.post-43326701443622761822009-11-15T13:19:20.279-08:002009-11-15T13:19:20.279-08:00Ditto what bluebunny wrote. As a matter of fact, ...Ditto what bluebunny wrote. As a matter of fact, I was about to post a comment about "empathy" myself. <br /><br />People with diabetes don't make themselves feel bad because they need insulin. Depression is a valid medical diagnosis. You can't wish it away. Who wants to feel bad all of the time? <br /><br />When you're feeling worse for a long period of time, it's best to check with the doctor as adjustments might be needed. Just like a person with high blood pressure needing adjustment to their meds, though they're doing everything else correctly with diet, exercise, etc. <br /><br />I understand. I've been going through the same situation and when my physician suggested upping the dose of one of my medications I felt so defeated. She had to remind me that this disorder is not based on wishful thinking. <br /><br />Happiness is very complex for the average person and even more so with this condition. Don't feel too bad...about feeling bad. :)iggystarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621837888792244714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7881654736220211914.post-193394184313820662009-11-13T12:41:13.659-08:002009-11-13T12:41:13.659-08:00I know you didn't want any sympathy .. how ...I know you didn't want any sympathy .. how 'bout empathy? having been in long depressive slumps several times, i can have a little appreciation for how sucky this must be for you. Sure, others may be in more dire straights in some regards, but does that change how you FEEL? Nope! Your feelings are just that, YOURS! Just cuz someone else is worse off doesn't automatically make you feel better. <br /><br />From experience, I can tell you that beating yourself up about feeling bad kind of perpetuates the crap circle, know what i mean? <br /><br />Sometimes giving yourself permission to feel the way you do can be helpful. It doesn't make the blahs or blues or craipities go AWAY but for me it keep the anger & bitterness at bay better and tends to make it a bit easier to get through the low. I know it's different though for everyone. Sure hope the dr was able to help!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com