Posted by jAy_BrAVesT_FAce on December 29, 2009, at 23:42:46
In reply to Re: Social dysfunction - finding friends with MI, posted by inanimate peanut on December 29, 2009, at 20:19:54
> I can completely relate. I used to make friends so easily (in college and such). Now, I've lived in the same city 3 years and don't have any close friends here. I have a few people I know from the partial hospital program or support groups, but none of them are even close to my age (I'm 29). I love having them as possible supports/friends, of course, but it would be nice to have real life friends my age. It seems like with being so depressed that I know I'm not very fun to be around and I don't really go places to meet people. Making new friends takes energy, and I just don't have it while I'm depressed.
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Well, it's quite the opposite with me. I really *cannot* relate with people who talk about SSRI's and not being able to be social and all that. Actually, I think they just need to add some good mood stabilization. That is what I did. With a good atypical antipsychotic, and Lyrica and Topamax. In the past year, I have met the most incredible friends I have ever had in my life. Actually, probably the most meaningful too. Plus, I can go up and talk to woman much, much better and easier. It's amazing, but I actually have about 4 very nice woman "lined up" for dates! Not to mention 3 of them are almost 10 years younger than I am...and I sure as heck ain't no 'Hollywood' lookin' type of guy! heh..)
Hmmmm...maybe you guys just need to wait to hit the big 4-0. I really am beginning to think life starts at 40..lol. I can actually trace the *major* uphill climb over the past few years. I still have good days/bad days like everyone. It's just I GOT BACK my "mojo" or my "joie de vivre"!..err..whatever that "thing" is called..heh. Oh, btw...what is "MI"???? Curious minds want to know!Thank yous...
Jay :)
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