Posted by Dinah on November 29, 2001, at 17:56:37
In reply to Depressed or Not Depressed, posted by akc on November 29, 2001, at 16:15:07
I always have that problem too - not knowing whether I am unhappy enough to be considered depressed. That's one reason I so enjoyed Caroline Kettlewell's book "Skin Game" - she remembers doing a lot of ruminating on the subject of whether her life was too mundane for her to call herself depressed. I'm not sure it matters what you call it, it feels the same.
Whatever it is, you certainly have every right to talk about it. I hope you feel free to talk about it with your group tonight, and please don't hesitate to post here.
Have you talked to your pdoc about the self injury and suicidal ruminations? Perhaps some med tweaking is in order. Are you having trouble resisting the cutting thoughts (if you don't mind my asking)? I'm having trouble with that myself right now. Perhaps we could help each other come up with a list of reasons why it is worth the energy it takes to resist the urges.
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