Depression

[Protoclown]

Dole, you raised a good point. And this isn't really related to Jeanette's situation, but one thing that pisses me off to NO end is that I am seeing more and more children being put on medication for Attention Defecit Disorder, Hyperactive disorder, and some other bullshit kind of "Defiant disorder" (there's another word in the title, but I've forgotten it). Basically, kids are being put on medication in this country simply for ACTING HOW KIDS ARE FUCKING SUPPOSED TO ACT!!!

The possible long-term ramifications of this shit disturb me to no end.

Winston: I find it a strange contrast that you have a really depressive attitude about how futile life is, and yet you seem to have a very strong faith in God. I've gone through periods of depression where I've thought life sucks myself, so I can understand having that sort of dual-attitude up to a point, but anything like that I ever experienced was nothing more than a phase, and I always merely talked a lot of shit about how worthless life is, but I don't think I ever really convinced myself. I can't imagine actually having that kind of attitude for years and years and years while still maintaining faith in God (or ANYthing for that matter). How do you do it, man?

And isn't it possible that true change has to come from within yourself regarding your attitude? Could medication really help anywhere near as much as if you made a conscious effort to affect a change in your outlook?