Depression: ways of dealing with it

I'm considering paxil. Or sleeping pills. Whichever comes first.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I think the pills do the most harm when they're not needed in the first place - and just as you said, many people see them as a quick fix to all their problems. In my case, I know the source of my problems, but have no one to talk with about them, and haven't been able to summon any sort of motivation to work through them on my own.

I did have an appointment with a counselor, and though it was reassuring to learn that I do actually have moderate depression and social anxiety disorder (as opposed to just being a sloth), I have little interest in hypnosis or relaxation techniques. I should known better than to try a place called "Bright Path," I guess.

So medication is a last resort. Even if they do more harm than good, at least it's making some kind of change. It's pretty scary to be able to rationalize suicide.

How ya doing, buddy?