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Merely Me

Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS
posted 11/16/2008, comments (2)

The Many Flavors of Sadness

The Many Flavors of Sad   There should be more words to describe the endless varieties and subtleties of depression. As a life long sufferer of depression I feel I have tasted most of the flavors of sadness.  If you have ever been depressed I know that you too will recognize the variations I will now describe.   The Pain of... Read moreChevron
On an endless road

On an endless road

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posted 11/15/2008, comment (1)

What next?

I've been living with "depression" for years. I've never been to a doctor and I've never been diagnosed. I've been in this "mood" that I just can't seem to shake. There are times where I just don't want to be around anybody. I isolated myself from a lot of people to the point where I'm not invited to go anywhere anymore. Every morning I dread... Read moreChevron
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posted 11/14/2008, comments (0)

Explaining self-harm (some Christian content - but mainly general)

I had two years of self-harm from the age of 58-60, but have been free of it for two years.  I wrote this to help a friend explain things to her mother, and to share with my church leaders.  Some is from my own experience, and some from other internet friends.  The last part is really things I need to work on from a marvellous... Read moreChevron
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Merely Me

Merely Me

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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS
posted 11/14/2008, comments (14)

Why Pain is Important

I was watching a news show one evening and they did a segment about a little girl named Gabby who had a rare medical condition called CIPA (congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis).  This little girl could basically feel no pain. Living without feeling pain seems on the surface, as though it would be wonderful, but in fact... Read moreChevron
Frank Duffey

Frank Duffey

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posted 11/13/2008, comments (0)

A Different Class of Problems New Depression Issues

Recently I had been makimng what I thought were positive steps in  new Social progress, I had brain Tumor Surgery in addittion to dealing with depression so I dont know what part that plays, but recently I thought I was ,making new goals, meeting new people maybe making progress toward dating again I have been divorced for 4 years and I have... Read moreChevron

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