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* "Although I do suffer from depression, it has nothing to do with my sexuality Sexuality
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. I have successfully treated it and continue to lead a full and happy life with my partner."

* "Before I came out, I dealt with depression on and off and continue to have brief periods of it. I have come to realize that it is related to what I refer to as 'self-homophobia.'"

* Being honest about about who I am is the best antidepressant antidepressant, any of a wide range of drugs used to treat psychic depression. They are given to elevate mood, counter suicidal thoughts, and increase the effectiveness of psychotherapy.  in the world."

* "If you are gay and poor, you may as well give up any hope that anything worthwhile will happen in your life. Rich white straight-acting gay men have it good; poor fem gay men of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed.

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 get treated like crap."

* "To claim that gays and lesbians suffer a higher incidence of depression than heterosexuals is a joke A joke is a short story or ironic depiction of a situation communicated with the intent of being humorous. It can also be used a slang term for a person who is not taken seriously by others in general or is known as being a failure.  and utterly incorrect Incorrect means to not be correct and may also refer to:
  • Politically incorrect
  • Incorrectly formatted data, a computer error
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  • Correctness
  • Anomalously numbered roads in Great Britain
  • Disputes in English grammar (Incorrect English)
."

* "I am 67 years old and have, fortunately, been spared that problem."
THE ADVOCATE POLL

SPONSORED BY SUBARU

In the July 8 issue, readers were
asked:

Are you suffering or have
you ever suffered from chronic
depression?

Undecided    3%
No          31%
Yes         66%

Note: Table made from pie chart.
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Publication:The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
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Date:Sep 2, 2003
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