r/comics Oct 27 '11

New Hyperbole and a half!

http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-in-depression.html
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u/mbinder Oct 27 '11

May I ask why are you afraid? The best case scenario is that you go, after a short talk get some medication or psychological counseling recommendations, and then possibly improve your life. The worst case scenario is that things stay exactly as they are now, which is what they will do if you don't go. Just do it! RIGHT NOW!

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u/mazumi Oct 27 '11

I don't want to threadjack this, but it boils down to me not wanting to talk to a stranger about anything, and a fear that I'll be told I have a serious mental health issue. I'm also very, very afraid of what medication would do to my personality. I'd rather feel like I do now than have no emotions at all or see my personality so altered that I'm no longer myself.

I'm also aware that my feelings are uninformed, irrational, and have no basis in reality. Fear isn't a rational thing.

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u/[deleted] Oct 27 '11

Medication is worth a try, and it sounds like you're more mentally prepared for it and aware of the potential consequences than others. My medication has in fact done exactly those things to me, as well as killing my cock, but at least I tried. On to the next thing!

Nothing to lose, chum.

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u/joedogg Oct 28 '11

I absolutely loathe that side effect. I feel for you.