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Old 09-26-2005, 05:59 AM
Darryl_P Darryl_P is offline
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Default Re: Post College Depression

Sounds good to me. If it seems to be working then keep doing it I'd say...

I'm 38 now and went through a major depression spell from age 29 to 32. In a nutshell my problem was that society was pushing me to go in directions I didn't want to go, and I didn't know why. Making money was always easy (in terms of intellectual challenge, not necessarily energy output), but it always seemed like the wrong things were being rewarded. Basically to make decent money you had to either be a whore or sell your soul to the devil in some metaphorical way.

Then I stumbled on the Unabomber's Manifesto

http://www.thecourier.com/manifest.htm

It made me realize that you COULD reject everything modern society stands for, and still be an intelligent, valuable human being.

After a great deal of reflection, long discussions with friends, good and bad relationships with various women, I have finally reached a point where I can confidently represent the anti-society side and am able to articulate noble goals for myself and family.

I don't know if the same road is right for you, but just in case I thought I'd share my story and the UM.
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