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[maychorian]

I've decided that it would be a good idea to write a bit about this depression thing and how that's going for me. These posts will really be mostly for myself, I think, trying to decompress and figure things out. They'll be kind of rambly and pointless and you're very welcome to skip them.

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[angels3]

That's why you go through the drive through to drop it off and pick it up. Not that you should in anyway be ashamed of what you are taking and why but if it's that hard for you then by all means make it easier.

I just hate getting out of the damn car and going in, so I'm lazy that way. Between my migrianes and my daughters diabetes I'm always at the drugstore.

I wanted the Cardinals to win too because I really like Warner :( I really don't like the R man, he's names too damn long to spell.

[maychorian]

That's a good idea for next time, thanks. I had gotten my prescription faxed to Meijer, which is a Wal-Mart-like store in my area, and they don't have a drive-through. The pharmacist who talked to me was very kind, though, and had a very soothing voice. Funny how small things like that can help you get through.

Roethlisberger is a TANK. :D

[maychorian]

::hugs you back:: Thanks.

[chocochip_pie]

I don't blame you for being worried about the orientation; strangers make me nervous too. What helps me is observing the people and my surroundings, like I'm doing a field study. I don't know if it will work for you, but I've always found it successful.

Good luck on your orientation tomorrow!

[maychorian]

Yep, I do that, too, with the watching. Sometimes it helps. Whenever I have to talk to someone, though...man, it's hard. I have to psyche myself, repeat what I'm going to say in my mind. Even if it's just asking a grocery store clerk where something is.

The orientation went really well! It was quite relaxed, and everyone seemed really nice.

[lemanya]

I know exactly what you mean.

I'm exactly the same... only I haven't spoken to anyone about it so if there is a roblem with me (which I think there is) it's unconfirmed.

It's nice to see that you're so similar to me, I was afraid that I was imagining a problem because I too can be happy and bubbly around friends. It's so confusing isn't it.

Keep going strong. And good luck for the orientation :)

[maychorian]

My problem has always denial and shame and repressing, choosing to shove things down instead of admitting that something is wrong and dealing with it. I don't do that until I'm forced to. It's so hard. Sorry you have similar problems--yeah, it's really confusing and difficult.

Thank you! The orientation went well.

[july_july_july]

So, yeah. Going up to a pharmacy counter to fill a prescription for anti-depressants is really freaking hard.

Trust me, you get over it. If it helps, just think about how much more embarrassing it would be to pick up a suppository or an enema or something for crabs. And keep in mind that a little Prozac (or whatever) is the least exciting thing that the pharmacists have filled today.

[maychorian]

Ha! Yeah, that does help a little. I'm already loving this little white pill, though--I feel so much better about, well, everything. I don't think I'll have a problem going for more when I need a refill.