Male and Female Imponderables--Delicate Sound of Thunder
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 15:41
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Hey Sweet Phoenix Rose! I probably should have mentioned that I did gain some relief from St. John's Wort, as is a friend of mine at present, but ultimately it was not enough... also I seek counselling when I need to in addition to having close friends to talk with... I did not take the medication alone - I was thoroughly diagnosed by my wonderful doctor who continues to support me and give me sound advice - both emotional and medical at times, as well as valuable coucelling when I really need it.
I also have a friend who has been taking St John's Wort and is finding it is not as effective as it previously was, and, despite also having regular councelling she's nearing a stage where she is considering medication. My advice to her has been to listen to her doctors' advice, ask lots of questions, raise her concerns and if she feels she is not being taken seriously then find another doctor - I have an awesome one and I am very grateful for that!
Thank you so much for your comment VX! You are so like me in your shiney attitude! It sometimes surprises folk that I do suffer from depression, because I hide it really well and generally have a very positive attitude to life... but this is not about attitude alone and that is important to understand. It is sometimes scary opening my mouth and telling people that I suffer from this illness, and the responses are varied, but rarely the judgemental ones I fear! Mostly it's almost relief that they can speak openly themselves about their/sisters/husbands/sons/dughters/parents..etc struggles with depression with someone who is open and understanding of the situation... that is when I realise there is a very positive aspect to being able to draw on my own experiences - even though I would not wish them on my worst enemy... not even that F*X executive!
Thank you again VX
love you - Magda x x x
I also meant to thank MsG for sharing her experience - that gave me insight too! and really everyone here who is thoughtful and honest about their own life experiences - I am a better person for knowing you all!
Love again - Magda x x x
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I find depression a very interesting subject. Quite a frustrating one in my family though. My mum used to suffer from severe depression a couple of years ago and my dad's response was to tell her to stop being so silly and snap out of it. Even when I tried to explain to him that a bit of understanding would help her he refused to acknowledge the problem. I got the distinct impression that the whole subject terrified and baffled him for some reason.
What worries me is how many of my friends are or have been taking antidepressants. Out of the five people I count as close friends 4 are/ have been on meds. That's an alarming statistic. Is it because I tend to be attracted to senitive and unusual people who are more likely to get depressed? I don't know.
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Hi jie-jie! Since you seem to be doing well, I have no doubt that you're doing what you need to do.
Hey, you should head to Haven. Neko and I are hiding over there 
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Um, where is Haven?
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I'll PM the info to ya, Emma
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Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. - Gautama Siddharta
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Morning, all.
Today is promising to be somewhat busy IRL...so if this thread gets too long...well, y'all know what to do! 
Glad to see everyone here! I would love to comment on some of these posts, but it'll have to wait until I can get a break. Y'all be good, and I hope to talk to you today!
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Morning Tristan - it's almost my bedtime but I'll be around for a little while...
I so dislike that the best discussions start when I go to bed! I think I need to start working night shifts... but then I wouldn't see PR! ... and there are a few more Aussies on the site these days!
Good morning to you all as you wake up now!
Love, Magda x x x
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Morning all...wow we have really gotten into deep thought recently and I hope no one minds if I lighten up a bit with a frivolous imponderable. Well not that frivolous. According to recent studies, students are more successful in a single gender environment. So PONDER: Would you have prefered to go to a single gender( i.e. all girl's school or all boy's schools)school or if you've been do you think it helped you academically? and as a corollary, do you think you learn better from teachers of the same gender?
I choose to rise instead of fall- U2
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Magdalena and Phoenixrose,
It is nice to "meet" you both.
I do agree that there is a culture of "give me a pill and make everything better". This comes from both patients and doctors. Additionally there are many who believe that just the medication will solve all the "problems". Perhaps that approach will work in some instances. I can only speak from my own experiences with Bipolar disorder. Everyone has their own path to wellness.
Personally the medication is only one part of the treatment. In order to effectively manage my Bipolar, there is mood charting (tracking myself to see if there are indications that things are getting out of balance), learning coping tools and strategies, plus support groups. There is also regular contact with a therapist. In addition to all of this there is education. Educating myself about this disorder, it's manifestations, and the new treatment options. All of these things give me the tools to manage and optomize my life, each part is important.
Will I be on medications for the rest of my life? Probably. Will I be on the same medication "cocktail" for the rest of my life? The research says probably not. So it is the reason for the self knowledge and vigilance. Is this the solution for all mental disorders? No.
This is the path that works for me.
P.S. the Sir Francis comes from the role I am playing currently in "Charley's Aunt".
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According to recent studies, students are more successful in a single gender environment. So PONDER: Would you have prefered to go to a single gender( i.e. all girl's school or all boy's schools)school or if you've been do you think it helped you academically? and as a corollary, do you think you learn better from teachers of the same gender?
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I did attend an all male high school. Did It help academically? I would say yes, not because it was all male, but rather due to the smaller class sizes. One recieved more individual attention.You could not hide in the back of the class, so you were forced to participate, and complete all assignments, ect.
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