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[DandyDon]

I was only 17 at the time I saw the first one so mom had to be there, but the shrink didn't even talk to me ... she even asked my mom if she would like pills too. She was handing them out like candy ... so I haven't taken them.

Are you seeing a counselor at college? I did, from time to time. Helped a lot. I've always been crazy, but only a little; always a problem drinker, but never an alcoholic; just a low rate misfit.

A clincal evalutaion at your school's faciitly might be a good idea.

And as always, remember that some of us are amateurs like me, who have not been thru clinical depression, so my contributions especially are only chit chat.

You can also consult with Divers Alert Network for free, even if you're not a member yet: 1-800-446-2671

[Bubble2Bubble]

Dandy Don

just a low rate misfit. 

That confession alone should bring a person out of clinical depression to extreme joy !

B2B



Please don take this with a grain of salt. just for fun K

[DandyDon]

Dandy Don

just a low rate misfit. 

That confession alone should bring a person out of clinical depression to extreme joy !

B2B



Please don take this with a grain of salt. just for fun K

I'm sorry, but I never know what to make of a remark from a full blown, fully qualified misfit.

FYI, the popular phrase is Take it with a grain of salt, not "don't take" - in the original Latin it is cum grano salis, from Pliny's Historia Naturalis.

Salt was once a valuable commidity, from which we took the word slalary. as Roman soilders were often paid with it. It was thought to have magical properites, so if skeptical of anything or the origin, take it with a grain of salt - to be safe.

To take 'it' with a grain of salt now means 'to accept a thing less than fully.'

[Bubble2Bubble]

Dandy Don

I'm sorry, but I never know what to make of a remark from a full blown, fully qualified misfit.

Dont forget I have it in writing that i am one of those.
Geesh if I could live on 924 a month SSI I would

My money is on Charity our friend she is gona show us all what life is about.



B2B

[Charity6262]

My money is on Charity our friend she is gona show us all what life is about.

I am confussed ... what does that mean?

[Bubble2Bubble]

Charity

That means I have all the confidence in You. and that you well overcome this issue in your life like others before you have done. so you hold the torch now Charity and with your faith, will, and love for others you well overcome this and pass that torch to the next one. and everyone bar none see people overcoming things in there life and this gives them hope for humanity and that we all have a purpose.

Thats what I mean

Mike

PS if you havnt contacted TF yet please do.
she has passed her torch to another.

[Charity6262]

Charity

That means I have all the confidence in You. and that you well overcome this issue in your life like others before you have done. so you hold the torch now Charity and with your faith, will, and love for others you well overcome this and pass that torch to the next one. and everyone bar none see people overcoming things in there life and this gives them hope for humanity and that we all have a purpose.

Thats what I mean

Mike

PS if you havnt contacted TF yet please do.
she has passed her torch to another.

I don't want to pass this torch to someone else ... no one should have to suffer like this. I need to put it out so no one else will get burned. Problem is the firemen are off duty and the truck has no wheels so I am stuck with it for a little while longer.

[AliKat]

Charity

That means I have all the confidence in You. and that you well overcome this issue in your life like others before you have done. so you hold the torch now Charity and with your faith, will, and love for others you well overcome this and pass that torch to the next one. and everyone bar none see people overcoming things in there life and this gives them hope for humanity and that we all have a purpose.

Thats what I mean

Mike

PS if you havnt contacted TF yet please do.
she has passed her torch to another.

I don't want to pass this torch to someone else ... no one should have to suffer like this. I need to put it out so no one else will get burned. Problem is the firemen are off duty and the truck has no wheels so I am stuck with it for a little while longer.

Charity,

Hope I'm not putting words in B2B's mouth (please correct me if I'm wrong). But they way I took "Pass the torch" wasn't to pass the bad stuff, but that once you have conquer this, pass THAT torch. What you are going through now could very well help someone in your future.

And it seems you are well on your way to dealing with your issues. You are seeking medical attention and reaching out. Just keep heading in that direction. As others have said, if you aren't comfortable with one doc, find another. And if you have problems with meds, let your doc know. May need to change the dosage, may need to change the med altogether. But I think you have already seen just from this board that depression, and bi polor disorder are not all that uncommon. You are not alone!

Ali

[triggerfish]

alikat's right.

i've never been ashamed or embarrassed by my problems. if my experiences can help somebody else get through a hard time, it's SO worth it.

you are NOT alone. you WILL get through this and learn a lot about yourself in the process.

we're here for ya, chickie.
and that's just all the people in MY head....

[pam_b]

I hope you are feeling a bit better since October. Just to be on the safe side, as per the suggestions of some of the group members, contact DAN for advise, especially if you are taking meds.

Re diving with depression: I'm with the crew here. If you feel bad (even psychologically), don't dive. Because of the potential for poor decision-making, or misperceiving the diving conditions or your own fitness to continue, you could place yourself or others in danger. So it's just not worth the risk. Help out on the boat instead (I've done that if I was tired or just "out of it," but not too "out of it" to be with other divers). If you feel good, but lack confidence, go on an easy, shallow dive with a diving professional (instructor, dive master, guide, etc). If you start feeling anxious, give the abort sign to you buddy and, with your buddy, calmy and slowly make your way to the surface.

If you are still interested, I have some additional information re medical and psychological treatments of mood disorders. There are some approaches which have been reported to be effective with as many as 80% of people accurately diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Contact me privately via my email address for more information.

Good luck---

Sue B (they also call me "Dr. B!!!")

[BradfordNC]

i've always found diving to be the cure for my depression

[pam_b]

Diving is great....it's a fabulous sport physically, socially. I believe diving can really help people psychologically as well, and on a host of levels....

All I was saying is there are some risks involved. We seem to be able to talk about the physical risks (using meds, etc) without too much difficulty. Psychological issues...hmmm, that might be another story. I think it's cool that this issue was addressed in this forum because psychological components can overlap with physical performance---for good or for naught. Awareness is critical for making informed choices.

May the discussion continue!!!

[Charity6262]

Thanks for yalls support ... I have been to the shrink and he said it is deffinatly Bipolar Disorder. He put me on some meds that are working great now, but I am waiting just a little longer to dive just incase I have some weird side effect.

[pam_b]

Way to go, Charity!!!

You did the right thing and it looks like it's paying off! You'll be back in the water in no time!!!

sue_b

[Walter]

That is great news! I'm looking forward to diving with you when you're feeling up to it.