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hey maggiee... Thanks for talking to me. I don't think I need a hospital...yet. But the rest of what you said I can relate to. You are not lazy or lying. That's your mind trying to rationalize. Take the baby steps, but don't "work through it" or "tough it out". You know you. If you think you are in trouble...you probably are. I'm here when you need me. -Michael
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No bed today. Feeling bad.
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There wasn't a bed for me today. Maybe tomorrow.
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Thank-you Casey, I feel less alone. I'm on the waiting list for the hospital. I hope they call me tomorrow. maggiee
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Hi maggiee, I am not sure if I understood you exactly, but please be reassurred that the symptoms you described are all associated with depression. Please do not hesitate to seek medical assistance. It is great that you are able to identify areas to work on, but there is nothing wrong with getting some assistance with these issues. That is what the medical system is for. Don't worry about "manipulating". You will be working with mental health professionals who will be able to assist you with working through your concerns. Take care and please let us know how you are doing. Casey __________________________________ The Depression Center Support Team
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I'm worried. I have depression and have taken meds for years. I'm not doing well now, but sometimes I feel okay, even good. Like when I talk to my sisters. I eat, sleep and watch tv. Last week my doctor asked me if I still thought about going into hospital, I said yes and no. The no part is because I know about choice, the difference between right and wrong. I know that if I take baby steps, take a short walk,get dressed, "power through it", "buck up". I think that I'm lazy and the reason I'm not doing anything is because I'm lazy, selfish, self indulgent. I don't feel like doing anything, I just want to sleep, eat and watch tv. i've put on so much weight, about 100 lbs in the past 2 years. When my doctor asked about going to hospital and I said yes and no, she said let me be the doctor this time, "I suggest you go in". I want to go to hospital, but I don't know if I'm lying and I'm not really sick, am I manipulating everybody because I'm so good at it and can manipulate everybody and make them feel sorry for me so I can remain lazy? I don't know if I'm sick or not. I've had this conversation with my doctor a few months ago and she said that it must be hard to always second guess myself. Does anybody else have doubt and worry that they are using a hospital bed that is need by somebody who is really sick? I'm frustrated and worried, and sick or lazy. At the moment I feel crazy.

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