Posted by Karen_kay on January 5, 2004, at 19:50:55
In reply to Re: Still ranting » Karen_kay, posted by socialdeviantjeff on January 5, 2004, at 18:32:43
Oh, it isn't that you struck a chord. It just seemed like you passed average "Karen" on the street! Funny the way things work out that way, isn't it? Just wanted to show you that even people who "look" like they have it together don't. I've been in therapy for a year and a half. And I've been on different medications for over 5 years. And I'm only 24. I've been working on my BA for over 5 years. I've had to take some time off and I've been hospitalized and I have several dx and been through several doctors. But, to pass me on the street, you'd NEVER know it. Because I work DARN hard to make certain that I look that way! But, that's just one of my coping mechanisms. (Actually, to the point that I change my clothes 5 times a day! SCARY huh??? I think so too!) But, those people who *Appear* to look normal aren't really always normal either.... Nope, everyone has problems. They just handle them in different ways! So, the next time you watch TV or pass someone on the street and think "That person looks normal. Man, that makes me ___(angry, upset, sad, depressed, ect)" they may be a time bomb waiting to erupt!
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