Re: [IRCA] OFF-TOPIC

[Mike Hardester <DX4EVR@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

         Gotta reply. Among my other duties as a Hospital Corpsman 
was that of a neuropsychiatric technician. Primarily, I worked in 
psychiatry. The majority of active duty, and their families, we saw 
were suffering from anxiety/depression. In today's world, a large 
number of our populace suffer from various levels of depression. We 
all experience depression at various times in our life--among a 
number of reasons for depression, most notably, is when someone close 
to us passes on. After a time, we re-group and move on. Some people don't.

         If I offend anyone by the following, I apologize in advance. 
Using a male as an example, it takes one hangy-down body part to 
admit to yourself that you have a problem, and it definitely takes 
two hangy-down body parts to seek help. And, yes, there is help available.

         Doc Mike


At 14:20 6/19/2006 -0400, Charley-san wrote:

AS TO WHY I SHOULD PUT THIS ON THE REFLECTOR:


>As a public service. Some of you are suffering from depression and 
>the incidence of depression or some other mental disorder is rising. 
>In a few generations, it will be virtually certain that everyone 
>will develop a mental disorder at some time in life. Fortunately,
>advances in medical science are fast, and also those who are willing 
>to research on the Internet are going to be ahead of MDs.
>The tools for overcoming depression are also part of the mental 
>makeup of most depressives. Those who lack the tools are apt to be 
>the subject of aid for those who have made the trip.
>
>20% of untreated depressives commit suicide. I would too, if I knew 
>I had to suffer a life of depression.
>
>As to my own condition, I'll leave the rationalists to disprove me.


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