Hmmm, I don't have much experience with drugs or anything. But, being a teenager, I'm no stranger to depression either. But, with all that aside, Sapphira, while I may not be able to relate with your experience exactly, there is a girl in my class who's going through a similar situation as you. And, it just so happens to be the girl whom I like, but that's irrelevent.
She was a junior when it happened, and she was valedictorian, oddly enough. She began by missing class what seemed to be every other day. Then slowly missing more and more, until missing it completely. The word was, she was depressed. Well, with my mother being the nurse at the school, whether or not I should have looked or not, I found out what medication she took.
It seems she takes a medication to which it helps her concentrate, but has a side effect of depression. As well as an anti-depressent. The names of these medications are long passed me, as I didn't take them down on paper. It doesn't matter though. I miss her though, and I doubt she knows that.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for pity or sympathy, as I don't deserve it, nor do I wish to talk about my feelings anymore, however, I mention them as to let you know that I'm sure your friends miss you too. Whether or not they have the courage to tell you. So, I hope you get over your illness soon, as it not only affects you, but your friends as well. I also hope you continue to allow this place to cheer you up.
I'm sorry, I've seemed to have gone off on my own here, continue where you left off, everyone.
Edited by - Black Mage on 4/12/2003 7:11:48 PM