| I was diagnosed with dysthymia a little over a yr ago (low level, on-going depression). I had never heard of dysthymia until then. I went home and checked it out via computer....wow, that was me!
I didnt look into taking anything until a few months after being diagnosed. A close friend told me to not speak to him until I was happy again. I began a low dose of generic Celexa...wow...what a difference! It was like seeing in color for the very first time. I still could cry..but I was no longer the sobbing idiot in the greeting card section. Hey, I just thought God had made me a bit extra sensitive.
I ran out of my prescription a few months ago. My friend is back to speaking with me but doesnt like the fact that I had resorted to pills. I can tell a difference. Without the med. I am much shorter with ppl. I have to remind myself (especially during my period) that I have a medical problem and things are okay. The medication took the "edge" off things and allowed me to not dwell on problems. In fact it helped me to address the problems in my life. I see my doctor soon and I will be getting my prescription refilled.  | 
