Osker56
02-29-2008, 01:37 AM
Hello Board!
I first became depressed when I was 21 years old (35 years ago), the result of <being around someone> with Glandular Fever - which I also contracted. My Depression has cost me dearly over the years - chiefly a marriage and contact with my children. But I have survived to become a more resilient person and I'm proud of what I have achieved.
My depression used to be so severe it felt like sitting at the bottom of a dark hole, away from the world, where no-one could reach me. I would shut myself away from everybody and twice became suicidal. The drug therapy employed was hit and miss during the 70's and 80's, and as a result, my recovery was equally patchy. Then, in 1997, I was given an SUI for the first time. The difference was remarkable. Within 2 hours it was like a curtain had been lifted on the world - and I could function again. It took a few years to get my "social legs" back, but I persevered and went on to start a new career and meet new friends.
Since then I've done a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course that proved pivotal in my gaining control of my own circumstance. I've stopped blaming myself and anybody else for the illness and am now living in a different country and am engaged to be married again.
I guess the point of my story is this: there is life after depression - and it can be quality life - but it takes help, hope, love and perseverance to get there.
Regards, Osker56. :cool:
I first became depressed when I was 21 years old (35 years ago), the result of <being around someone> with Glandular Fever - which I also contracted. My Depression has cost me dearly over the years - chiefly a marriage and contact with my children. But I have survived to become a more resilient person and I'm proud of what I have achieved.
My depression used to be so severe it felt like sitting at the bottom of a dark hole, away from the world, where no-one could reach me. I would shut myself away from everybody and twice became suicidal. The drug therapy employed was hit and miss during the 70's and 80's, and as a result, my recovery was equally patchy. Then, in 1997, I was given an SUI for the first time. The difference was remarkable. Within 2 hours it was like a curtain had been lifted on the world - and I could function again. It took a few years to get my "social legs" back, but I persevered and went on to start a new career and meet new friends.
Since then I've done a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course that proved pivotal in my gaining control of my own circumstance. I've stopped blaming myself and anybody else for the illness and am now living in a different country and am engaged to be married again.
I guess the point of my story is this: there is life after depression - and it can be quality life - but it takes help, hope, love and perseverance to get there.
Regards, Osker56. :cool:
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Roxx
03-03-2008, 03:34 PM
What is an SUI?????
Lukelyus
04-19-2008, 05:15 PM
This is re-assuring, somewhat, although I personally don't even know if I can be classified 'depressed', yet.
But, thanks for posting that. ;)
But, thanks for posting that. ;)
freespirit098
05-08-2008, 03:02 PM
Osker your story actuay lifted my spirits some today, and for that I would like to thanky ou :jester:
SUI = Seratonin uptake inhibitor (Sp?)
Freespirit
Hello Board!
I first became depressed when I was 21 years old (35 years ago), the result of <being around someone> with Glandular Fever - which I also contracted. My Depression has cost me dearly over the years - chiefly a marriage and contact with my children. But I have survived to become a more resilient person and I'm proud of what I have achieved.
My depression used to be so severe it felt like sitting at the bottom of a dark hole, away from the world, where no-one could reach me. I would shut myself away from everybody and twice became suicidal. The drug therapy employed was hit and miss during the 70's and 80's, and as a result, my recovery was equally patchy. Then, in 1997, I was given an SUI for the first time. The difference was remarkable. Within 2 hours it was like a curtain had been lifted on the world - and I could function again. It took a few years to get my "social legs" back, but I persevered and went on to start a new career and meet new friends.
Since then I've done a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course that proved pivotal in my gaining control of my own circumstance. I've stopped blaming myself and anybody else for the illness and am now living in a different country and am engaged to be married again.
I guess the point of my story is this: there is life after depression - and it can be quality life - but it takes help, hope, love and perseverance to get there.
Regards, Osker56. :cool:
SUI = Seratonin uptake inhibitor (Sp?)
Freespirit
Hello Board!
I first became depressed when I was 21 years old (35 years ago), the result of <being around someone> with Glandular Fever - which I also contracted. My Depression has cost me dearly over the years - chiefly a marriage and contact with my children. But I have survived to become a more resilient person and I'm proud of what I have achieved.
My depression used to be so severe it felt like sitting at the bottom of a dark hole, away from the world, where no-one could reach me. I would shut myself away from everybody and twice became suicidal. The drug therapy employed was hit and miss during the 70's and 80's, and as a result, my recovery was equally patchy. Then, in 1997, I was given an SUI for the first time. The difference was remarkable. Within 2 hours it was like a curtain had been lifted on the world - and I could function again. It took a few years to get my "social legs" back, but I persevered and went on to start a new career and meet new friends.
Since then I've done a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course that proved pivotal in my gaining control of my own circumstance. I've stopped blaming myself and anybody else for the illness and am now living in a different country and am engaged to be married again.
I guess the point of my story is this: there is life after depression - and it can be quality life - but it takes help, hope, love and perseverance to get there.
Regards, Osker56. :cool: