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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 466

That's what I'm figuring out now, how you define words and how you're opponent sees them. Simple words that seem like nothing to us, hold a lot of meaning to others. I try to play with it until I figure it out. It can be a lot of fun! Aaaand it can get to be too much for some. But boundaries are meant to be tested, and those who are willing to tell me what theirs are, I oblige. Those who won't, well how can I know?

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 477

I've had this revelation during my 'disorder' (look at all these things PA's taught me!) that words are difficult. Words are hard objects compared to us and our emotions being shapeless. And things get really complicated with words. But it's all about how you define them... and how you're opponent sees it as well.

Anyways, I will never let go of that cup!!! I was going to say I always had water in my cup so I'll stick to water, but maybe I should try something with a little more flavor and not play it so safe.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 466

Oh, and a late response to the settle-for-less thing. A disorder is a disorder and a disability is a disability. We can't change the meaning of the word, but we can define the weight the word holds.

For instance, look at Christopher Reeves. Doesn't get much more disabled then that. But he still went out and did everything he could...

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 466

Aha, go figure. Your current disorder was the answer you needed for the pessimism. So really, it saved you from the previous disorder. The half empty cup just keeps emptying out until you have an empty cup...now the real question I'm wondering...what are you going to fill that cup with? I say kool-aid...you've got so many flavors to choose from, and it's sweet! Everyone loves sweet. Or is that just me? Ok, maybe just I love sweet....point is, YOU now have a choice, so go for something you like. If you don't like it you can always empty it out again and fill it with something else. Who cares what's in the cup, you have a cup!

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 477

I often debate about this myself. I do feel like just because anxiety and depression is labeled a 'disorder' or 'disability' I tend to accept it that way and settle-for-less. I end up being trapped in there. I agree with this in negative thinking also since I was a pessimist all my life and thinking that pessimism is realism... but now after going through this 'disorder' I feel like, I've got this push that I don't want to settle with this. I feel like I underestimated myself most of my life and never really tried hard enough. But when I do get nauseaus I wonder how much I should keep trying.

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 466

Personally I believe depression and anxiety DO result from a personal weakness or character flaw. I believe the real challenge comes from accepting and using that flaw to meet one's personal goal(s). Criticism/alternate thoughts encouraged...

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1693

Myth: Depression results from a personality weakness or character flaw, and people who are depressed could just snap out of it if they tried hard enough.

Fact: Depression has nothing to do with being lazy or weak. It results from changes in brain chemistry or brain function, and medication and/or psychotherapy often help people to recover.

Thoughts? Comments?

Breanne, Bilingual Health Educator

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