by sourkraut

For some this is the only source of hope in life.
I've looked at this picture probably twenty times and wondered what to say because in some ways, it speaks volumes to me. But I have all these questions, like: are they pain killers? Are they "happy" pills? I work in pharmaceutical sales and a lot of pills go over my desk, and these remind me of a few different kinds of painkillers. So, the question comes to mind....addiction? dependence due to chronic pain, if indeed they are painkillers? Because I can see how certain pills would be some peoples only hope, like you said....but I completely over thought this one and I totally LOVE that you made me think that hard about a picture. Sorry this is long. The picture and the message felt personal to me. I just couldn't pin point exactly which way you were going with it, so I thought I would ask.....in a very long kind of way....hahaha. I hope at least some of this made sense. P.S. I want a pac-man hoodie!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
February 2nd, 2011  
:) Well, I could say that like most art it's open to your own interpretation, but since you're genuinely curious I'll tell you that I used some of my husband's anti-depressants. The never-ending need for pills to make it through life kind of saddens me, especially as I don't see them as a magical cure-all and I think they bring a host of different problems to the table. It's kind of an issue around my house so I was feeling a little bitter and pissy the day I posted this. Then again, I've never truly experienced depression so I guess I'm not really qualified to talk.

Also, you're not the only person who wondered if they were painkillers so I can see how they would fit the description too.
February 2nd, 2011  
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