of it. There's also a broad lack of understanding that makes us a bit
defensive. Both add up to a very strong reaction to people who say that
the way we deal with our illness is wrong.
I'm not trying to excuse her, just explain her reaction.
And yes, you are entitled to your own opinion.
Just out of curiosity, how do you treat colds? I'm not trying to be
sarcastic or anything here. I'm just really curious.
--Ben "The Depressed Diplomat" Doom
Mark Smyth wrote:
> Fine, you're welcome to your opinion.
>
>
> Saying that, I'm also welcome to mine. I can just present mine without
> swearing.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Deanna Schneider [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 22 October 2003 16:18
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: Re: depression
>
> Okay, Mark, I have to call bullshit on this. Yes, there is a
> mental/spiritual component to depression. But, there can also be a very real
> physical component. (We've been through this before on the list, too.) Next
> time you get the flu, don't be taking any drugs for it. I expect you to
> enjoy the suffering and gain enlightenment from it.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Smyth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 9:05 AM
> Subject: RE: depression
>
> > In my opinion leave the doctors alone, they'll only treat the
> symptoms and
> > probably give you anti-depressants. If there is one thing western
> medicine
> > could learn from eastern medicine is to look more deeply into the
> underlying
> > causes of illnesses and not constantly treting symptoms.
> >
> > My mother has been seriously affected by depression for around 20
> years, I
> > really don't think the doctors helped. I'm pretty sure its affected me
> also,
> > especially the past few years. I'd have to say depression is best dealt
> > from a spiritually/mental approach.
> >
> > I'd recommending looking into some books by the Dalai Lama, there are
> some
> > really good books. Basically he teaches that Suffering is encountered by
> > everyone (therefore it is both a fact of everyone's life) and that its
> every
> > human's inherent right to achieve happiness and it is within all of our
> > grasps if we want it enough and are willing to act in a way which will
> bring
> > us happiness. Basically happiness can be achieved through spiritual and
> > mental exercises/frame of mind.
> > I'm not a Buddhist par se, but I have found great comfort in those ideas
> >
> > I'd recommend this book as a starter
> >
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1573221112/qid=1066831173/sr=8
> <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1573221112/qid=1066831173/sr=
> 8>
> > -1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7460743-2964960?v=glance
> >
> <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1573221112/qid=1066831173/sr=
> > 8-1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7460743-2964960?v=glance&s=books&n=507846>
> > &s=books&n=507846
> >
> > HTH and good luck
> > Mark
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Robert Bailey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: 22 October 2003 14:48
> > To: CF-Community
> > Subject: Re: depression
> >
> >
> > If you are asking if it is bad, then more then likely it is bad enough.
> > Have you talked to a DR?
> >
> > Robert Bailey
> >
> > Paul Ihrig wrote on 10/22/2003, 9:45 AM:
> >
> > > just curious if any one on the list has had it.
> > >
> > > i have always had it mildly. since i was 12 or so.
> > > but was always some thing that seemed to be a layer to my personality.
> > >
> > > but lately i cant seem to shake this feeling of dread/hopelessness.
> > > i am sure part of it is not working & self esteem.
> > >
> > > but how do you know when it is bad?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > _____
> >
> >
> >
> _____
>
>
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