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Lee's avatar

We are all products of our own body chemistry. Adjusting that chemistry when it doesn't serve us well seems both practical and smart. "Am I 'Blue'?" is beautifully told.

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Sari Botton's avatar

Well said, and glad you liked that.

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Barb Huntington's avatar

Sometimes things arrive on my phone when they are most needed. Thank you.

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Sari Botton's avatar

Glad to hear this arrived on time. <3

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Wendy Martin's avatar

Very moving and a great explanation of how it really feels

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averagereader's avatar

Thank you for this, I've been struggling with the same thing.

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Lorraine Wernow's avatar

so proud of you. Sincerely Lorraine Wernow

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

Beautifully written and brave. Thank you for sharing it.

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Edie's avatar

Yes! Love the levity describing this process.

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Kimberly Anton's avatar

I tried to write this essay. You did it so much better, I'm throwing mine away. Just lovely.

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Eva Tenuto's avatar

Please keep writing! I want to read your version!

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Edie's avatar

Keep writing it! 😊

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Stacey Alysa's avatar

Beautiful!

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Sue Fagalde Lick's avatar

It's nice to read the truth from someone who gets it, who knows that depression is way different from a little "blue."

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Dr Vicki Connop's avatar

This is such a real, raw and honest picture of depression. Great writing!

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