Depression on Oprah

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Registered: 07-01-2004
Depression on Oprah
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Wed, 11-17-2004 - 5:15pm

I came home just a few minutes ago. The show was half way done, but there was Oprah talking with famous people who were bi-polar and depressed.

Can you believe it??? Famous people who admitted that they were depressed/ bi-polar!!

Isn't that awesome. Maybe, just maybe someone who has been depressed will see it and seek help. Maybe people who think we are weak minded and not truly ill, will understand that we are not making up this stuff.

Please let someone understand us better.

Did anyone see it? I wish I had seen the whole thing. I am not usually one who watches TV, much less the cool lady Oprah...but I got lucky.

Tell us about it if you saw.

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.
Take care,
Lisa-)
Co-CL Depression Support

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Registered: 08-01-2001
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 5:38pm
I saw the last half of Oprah as well. I loved it. It was kind of comforting having these people who are looked up to tell their stories. Made it seem like what I am going through is more real. Who knows, maybe since "famous" people have come out and admitted they have the diseases, others will take it more seriously. Let's hope so.
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Registered: 04-21-2003
Wed, 11-17-2004 - 6:17pm

I was on the phone most of it, but I saw it. I can relate.

Mel

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