My response to a post in TNJ forum at Ryze

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WEAKNESS IS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF. RATHER, IT IS SOMETHING TO BE WORKED ON.

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SO TRUE, Julie!

I have chronic/clinical depression and take a dosage of Effexor (dr recommended) that is so high that the insurance companies (2 so far) refuse to 'authorize' it until my DH calls up and 'persuades' them.

There are some people who get 'holier-than-thou' about it, like I should be able to get over it without medication. But the way I see it the problem is a chemical imbalance in my brain. It is a medical condition not all that unlike diabetes or high blood pressure, which "they" don't suggest can be 'gotten over' so easily.

Whatever! *LOL*

Ten years ago, I could not have said that. I would have retreated from each confrontation into a dark bedroom and drawn a blanket over my head.

I got 'help' for my condition. The meds help, definitely. Would I like to be able to STOP taking them. You bet! Now is just not the right time.

The other big change is that I went to the local Women's Center for employment help and wound up getting counseling and learned some ways to deal with my feelings. My self-image is way better than it used to be. It can still use improvement, but now I know it's possible.

Anyway, that's my thought of the day. WAHOO! :D