tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274640673153000107.post3857294819545350725..comments2023-07-05T08:24:26.718-07:00Comments on Smells Like Nothing: Of Depression, Botox, and My Broken ApartmentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274640673153000107.post-23642652509622407362010-08-27T20:12:35.329-07:002010-08-27T20:12:35.329-07:00Depression sucks. It is my invisible, evil, Siames...Depression sucks. It is my invisible, evil, Siamese twin. <br /><br />I had a therapist teach me something that helps. H.A.L.T.<br /><br />When you feel bad, try and think if you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely (bored), or Tired to see if any of those things can be helped or fixed. Sometimes even just figuring out a "simple" reason why I felt crappy helped. <br /><br />Not that this is a placebo for the research, therapy and meds. Just a quick little helper. <br /><br />Feel better. It is not you. It is the depression. <br /><br />Also, after 10 years of pissing away money on various antidepressants, I was placed on Strattera. It is more commonly used as an ADHD drug, but was developed as an antidepressant. ADHD and depression symptoms are often similar. This has done more for me than all of the other drugs combined. <br /><br />It worked for me, not promising that it is right for you or even an option for you. Not practicing medicine without a license here, but if depression is still messing you up on meds, maybe its time to visit your doc to reevaluate treatment options?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274640673153000107.post-37982528197475892282010-08-25T04:17:54.274-07:002010-08-25T04:17:54.274-07:00The depression.. I've lived through it via peo...The depression.. I've lived through it via people around me and I'd never be crass enough to say that I understand - but I can at least say I've been there with them. I know how much it sucks, and how crippling it is.<br /><br />But, and I do have to say this before I forget, your comment about your face sliding off after using Botox, has made my entire day. Really. It was JUST THAT GOOD.<br /><br />Hugs to you, chicka. xBreathe Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513783056593377296noreply@blogger.com