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Friday, November 18, 2005

My Apologies

First I want to apologize because I feel like I am interfering with other people lives. I know everyone has a lot going on and to read my personal problems may not be the relief that other people need. I do appreciate the concern that I have read in the comments posted, but I feel like I am being unfair to my blog friends. I will however take into consideration everything that was said. I must admit I was close to giving up on therapy. I went to the pharmacist today and discovered the Wellbutrin will cost me $115.00. It is not covered under my insurance policy so I will have to pay the cost. At that point, I thought all of it was useless. So for a brief moment I decided to end my therapy sessions. My best friend called me and I explained to her everything and she told me not stop going to my sessions. She understood that the amount of the drugs are expesive but at the same expense I should not look at it as an expensive item, but rather as an investiment in my happiness. An investiment in myself. She is right. I really do love her. She is like a sister to me. She knows everything about me and has an uncanning ability to put things into perspective for me. She has been my voice of logic throughout all of this. There isn't anything that I would not do for her. I must say that it feels great to know that there are people in this world whom I have never met that has expressed so much concern for my well being. I truly hate that I had to post all of this and drag you guys along on this roller coaster. But in sum I have to say thank you and I wish I could say and do more. But again thank you. I should be fine. I guess I just have to stay strong in whatever facet I can. No one said this would be easy. But this is the route that I have decided to take. I decided to come back to New Orleans for the purpose of dealing with this and not running away from this as I have done with other problems in the past. Till then....

2 comments:

Parpar said...

As someone who has suffered from depression off and on since the age of twelve, I just want you to know that you are making the right decision. Drugs AND therapy are the best remedy. Depression is very difficult to treat with drugs alone because effective treatment requires a sounding board and it is too much of a burden to put on friends or family -they are often ignorant as to how to deal with the condition and can make you feel worse. Therapy works but initially it's the drugs that get you through the time in between sessions. If you are taking the Wellbutrin at a dose of more than 150 mgs I would suggest asking your doctor for a benzodiazepine script because a side effect is increased nervousness and if your depression is rooted in anxiety this could be a problem. You may also be suffering from Post Traumatic Stess Disorder. No matter what, keep in mind that you are a strong person and WILL get through this. I admire your tenacity to stick it out and return to New Orleans. All the best to you.

truckdriver_sefl said...

Yo do not need to apologize for anything. Yes we all have alot going on but its nice to be able to come here and know we are not alone. I dont write much about what I have going on maybe I should. I write to just kind of escape from the real world. I am glad you have a friend you can call and tell anything to thats a very good thing I have that and would never trade it or that person for anything. They help me in more ways than they will ever know. I promise I will start posting more of my personal stuff along with those goofy stories:-} Hey they will never happen but its a nice escape.