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Old 09-07-2013, 06:53 AM
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Thank you but that's not for me. I do not wish to be medicated through life. I do not wish to take pills to "even out life ". I believe that on the days one is sad that it's okay to be sad. Feeling and emotions are part of life.
I fear my post may have offended you. To clarify, I agree that far too many people medicate their lives to 'even it out', and was not suggesting that route for you. My point was that IF someone finds themselves in a true depression, not just a blue mood, discussing it with a counselor can really help to clarify and redirect ones thoughts. A close family member of mine, years ago suffered a real depression, saw a psychologist for a short time without medication, and has never had a return of the depression.

If this does not apply to you, I'm very glad.