Posted by Gabbi on August 2, 2002, at 21:44:21
In reply to Re: Dignity and DepressionGabby, posted by Peter S. on August 2, 2002, at 19:54:09
Peter, I don't mean to drag you into a conversation, you feel obligated to respond to I just had to comment on the "sleep" syndrome. Thats the well the only time it hits suddenly,it can be in a matter of hours, and when I awaken its that existential pit of loneliness, that drawstring in the stomach as I've heard it described. As opposed to the other forms depression takes.
Its not that I've spent my whole life navel-gazing as it might sound, but having done battle with it for 10 years I've just learned to recognize different signs, and of course still be blind-sided by others.I tried the Buddhist surrendering as well, and I thought it was the answer, until I fell into the "pit" which I never remember how horrifying it is until I'm in it. No answer for me there either. Oh to just be able to toss it in a bag and walk away from all this, I get sick of hearing myself talk about it..
Liked your comment about St. Pdoc!!
Depressed people seem to be disproportionately witty when talking about their trials,defence I guess!Take care,
Cheer up (joke)my most hated often heard bit of "wisdom"
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