The Gambler

Remember that Kenny Rogers song The Gambler?  "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em; know when to walk away, know when to stay. You never count your [winnings/money?] when you're sittin' at the table; there'll be time enough for countin' when the dealing's done."

Well, today I'm applying that to talkin' - er talking.  I don't have anything to say that's worth saying.  BUT, I do have something to ponder.  Take a look at the article on the other side of this link.

http://www.michaeljfox.org/podcaststranscripts/Depression.pdf.   

It discusses the connection between depression and Parkinson's.  In a thumbnail summary, it identifies depression as one of the major symptoms of Parkinson's - not a byproduct, as many people might think.

The person being interviewed in this script raises a good question.  Why are people who suffer from depression associated with their Parkinson's so disinclined to reveal they suffer from depression, but have no hesitation in admitting they have Parkinson's?
 
Each person who suffers from depression has his or her own reason for disclosing he or she suffers from depression.  I suppose one of the most obvious is stigma.  Do you suffer from depression?  Why would you be willing to disclose or not disclose your depression?  Would you disclose to anyone or perhaps just your closest friends?  I've taken the gamble.  I've disclosed my depression and bipolar disorder in a big way, but I don't know the results yet.  I'll let you know when next we meet.


Happy thinking.


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