Posted by Gracie2 on October 10, 2002, at 21:30:32
In reply to Re: familial depression- there must be some other way, posted by waterlily on October 10, 2002, at 19:08:48
I know that it's shocking to realize that you might need to rely on daily medication for the rest of your life. However, if this medication extends and improves your quality of life, there isn't anything noble or wise about "roughing it" without medication - compare this to refusing a diptheria or polio vaccine.
Alcoholism and depression runs in my family to the extent that I and all four of my siblings have suffered fro
m both. On the hopeful side, my son's father was a happy, well-adjusted person, and so is my son. I attribute this to paternal genes and a careful upbringing. My father was not in the picture, and my mother constantly reminded me that I was fat, stupid, and that she and my brothers and sisters were expensive and useless...none of them had children (they have dogs.) I had only one child, and I've always made it a point to let him know that he's wanted, beautiful and loved. I like to believe I have broken the cycle.
-Gracie
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