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Posted by pedr on December 4, 2001, at 3:05:32
Hi,
I've had major depression for 7 years and [like lots of people] am going through horrible times.As xmas is approaching, I've been doing some hypothetical wishful thinking.
I've come to the conclusion that if someone were to give me a new, undepressed brain for christmas - complete with different memories, beliefs, habits, opinions - I would gratefully use it. This would horrify most people who don't suffer from depression I'm sure. But for me, it would be bliss - no depression.
I'm curious what others with depression think. I guess that some people are stubborn and even though they've suffered a lot, would never give up their memories, beliefs and personality. I suspect that others, like me, have had enough and just want out.
Whaddaya think?
Cheers,
pedr.
Posted by noa on December 4, 2001, at 17:14:41
In reply to New Brain for Christmas, posted by pedr on December 4, 2001, at 3:05:32
True, wouldn't want to give up "me" and my memories, etc., but I have had the thought of wishing for a new brain! At least the idea is fun to think about.
Posted by JohnDoenut on December 4, 2001, at 17:52:45
In reply to Re: New Brain for Christmas, posted by noa on December 4, 2001, at 17:14:41
> True, wouldn't want to give up "me" and my memories, etc.,
Not if all that was simply downloaded into your new brain! If its possible to get a new brain, its possible to transfer the contents of the old ones that you want, like putting data on a new hard drive! :)
Posted by noa on December 4, 2001, at 18:38:26
In reply to Re: New Brain for Christmas, posted by JohnDoenut on December 4, 2001, at 17:52:45
> > True, wouldn't want to give up "me" and my memories, etc.,
>
> Not if all that was simply downloaded into your new brain! If its possible to get a new brain, its possible to transfer the contents of the old ones that you want, like putting data on a new hard drive! :)Now it's sounding interesting. The thing is, we'd have to keep a backup of all this data, wouldn't we? Like today when the virus hit my computer, the IT people erased my hard drive and reloaded everything, but any documents that were saved to the hard drive are gone, along with cookies for internet site bookmarks, etc. (mostly we save to a network drive that has back up, so most of my work is safe).
Posted by susan C on December 4, 2001, at 19:03:05
In reply to Re: New Brain for Christmas, posted by noa on December 4, 2001, at 18:38:26
When our first child was born, the doc commented that the cry button was broken, and there was no warranty, so we couldnt send him back...
Would my new brain have a 10 year service contract and 100 percent money back guarantee including shipping and handling and installation? Or would I have to exchange it to get those for free?
Oh, and in the next brain, I think I would negotiate the inclusion of additional options, like spelling and math, for no additional charge.
kind of like a car.
Mouse in line at the operating table
Posted by Jane D on December 4, 2001, at 23:23:36
In reply to New Brain for Christmas, posted by pedr on December 4, 2001, at 3:05:32
> Hi,
> I've had major depression for 7 years and [like lots of people] am going through horrible times.
>
> As xmas is approaching, I've been doing some hypothetical wishful thinking.
>
> I've come to the conclusion that if someone were to give me a new, undepressed brain for christmas - complete with different memories, beliefs, habits, opinions - I would gratefully use it. This would horrify most people who don't suffer from depression I'm sure. But for me, it would be bliss - no depression.
>
> I'm curious what others with depression think. I guess that some people are stubborn and even though they've suffered a lot, would never give up their memories, beliefs and personality. I suspect that others, like me, have had enough and just want out.
>
> Whaddaya think?
>
> Cheers,
> pedr.I've always thought that was the dividing line for me between being depressed and just being totally miserable. When I'm miserable I still want to hold on to my memories and everything else that is "me". When I'm depressed I would willingly trade it all in. I don't think it is because I hurt any more but rather that I stop placing much value on myself and my experiences.
Jane, sitting on the fence again.
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