40 faces of depression in the spotlight

[cotton]

we'd all end up with permanent munchies......we'd all end up weighing 400lbs

Prozac does that too tho

[Canadian Jayne]

bike ride, dancing, swimming, somehow I feel better, it's when I don't
do those things, perhaps all to do with a chemical balance.
Too bad we can't have a test when we are feeling really good and find out what a good chemical balance is, then try and immitate that balance when we need to instead of a constant taking of medication, just take it when we
really need it.

[gothichyppie]

We all have our ups and downs, take my word for it!!

[emilystagg]

It is true, we all do have our ups and downs, its how different people cope in them that makes the difference. I think it would be a good alternative to be able to find out our positive chemical balance as we could replace it when we really need it if we knew what it was.

[shamaho]

[quote="Canadian Jayne"]bike ride, dancing, swimming, somehow I feel better, it's when I don't
do those things, perhaps all to do with a chemical balance.
Too bad we can't have a test when we are feeling really good and find out what a good chemical balance is, then try and immitate that balance when we need to instead of a constant taking of medication, just take it when we
really need it.[/quote]

that is a fantastic idea. i have been a runner since age 16, and i think that's what kept me off medication for years.....it's the best (for me at least): it clears your head, and the pain from nearly collapsing takes your mind off whatever was bothering you.

[emilystagg]

Once we all find something that makes us happy, it does help keep our minds off things, it occupies our minds and provides us with something to do.

[Mia]

Jim makes me happy...even when I'm sad or very angry, Jim
provides me with the perfect medicine: laughter.

[emilystagg]

Good thinking, Laughter really is the perfect medicine, as everyone has something that makes them laugh, for me it includes Jim!