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Originally Posted by Tala
I don't think that's the case. But I'd rather be weak and dealing with the problem than strong and denying that my problem exists. Denial is weakness in my eyes.
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Good answer.
It's not weak to admit occasionally that you need help. It's the ones that don't who end up jumping off a bridge. I've always been sort of the strong type that is always positive about everything, the kind of person that people would say "Ah, he's a rock".... but when certain things in life come together and hit you all at once and set you on your ass, at some point you have to put aside your "tough guy" act and admit you can't do everything, all the time, all by yourself.
I should point out that during that whole time seven years ago, I knew nothing about computers at all. I took a few courses, got myself retrained, and set myself on a whole new path. Depressed or not, I do what I gotta do, period. But many others out there have it different, and simply can't cope all on their own, the depression is too strong.
Especially those with chemical imbalances beyond their control. Too much seratonin, not enough melatonin, not enough seratonin.... the list goes on and on. Why would you want to live like that when you could find the right prescription for you and get a whole new lease on life? THAT is not weakness, it is actually life-saving for many.