Posted by tdaneen on August 4, 2000, at 15:24:59
In reply to feeling ashamed of depression, posted by ksvt on August 1, 2000, at 19:47:16
I grew up, and have continued to live in a small town. Population under 7000. I have been in and out of therapy for depression (turned out to be bipolar disorder) ever since I was 18, I will be 32 this year. I owned a small business and worked very very hard to keep my uneven moods from my customers, their families, and the general public.
This caused a lot of anexity. No matter where I went, to get gas for the car, to get groceries, I felt like I had to keep it together because everyone knew me. When you are suffering from a disease like depression trying to be "ON" all the really stinks. I ended up going out of town for treatment.I hope you have at least a couple of people you do trust to share these feelings with. It is hard to carry this around by yourself, adding the cronic pain, that makes you have to work even harder. You are very strong for reaching out like this.
I want to encourage you. There will still be ups and downs, but as long as you have a support system you have a hand hold. Take care of yourself. Follow up with your doctors.
My TMJ and I are wishing your facial pain away in the speediest way possible :^)
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