Posted by Dinah on May 17, 2005, at 20:14:34
In reply to Depression - how do you tell?, posted by Shortelise on May 17, 2005, at 13:21:15
I can usually tell. For me suicidal ideation is a real tipoff. Plus there's just this bottomless feeling in my gut. Then I just count the time, well I really don't. But after it's over I read Babble or talk to my therapist and find out how long it's been. Sometimes my therapist tells me. If it's a long enough period of time, I'll count it as depressed.
My therapist really thinks the not bathing or washing my hair is a huge sign of depression. I guess it is. I've never really paid attention. I just take it day to day.
Oh yeah. If I start thinking I might go back on Luvox, I know I must be depressed.
I've only had three really really long ones. Most of mine are over in a couple of weeks to a month. Especially now I'm in therapy.
It sounds to me as if you're depressed. Do your depressions usually last long? Therapy helps me so much with mine.
poster:Dinah
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