Posted by noa on November 5, 2000, at 10:05:18
In reply to Re: Switched from Celexa to Effexor-try more , posted by tenuous on November 5, 2000, at 5:16:12
I have usually felt better at work, too. I think being busy, having structure, feeling useful, having a purpose, etc. really helps. Also, at work, I think I get into that *role*--my professional self, rather than the self that is lonely and hurting, etc.
Even so, there have always been "low" days, when I have less initiative, etc. at work. But I somehow managed to have those and then make up for them on more productive days.
Another thing about work is the social contact. Being alone for too long can induce depression for me. Weekends are tough sometimes, because I get into the hermit mode--lack of initiative to get out and do something, and then I start to sink.
I knew my depression was really bad, though, when I started to bomb at work--coming in late, missing lots of days, hiding in my office and getting very little done, etc. Thank goodness that is over now.
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