Posted by Peter S. on August 2, 2002, at 22:45:15
In reply to Re: Dignity and Depression » Peter S., posted by Gabbi on August 2, 2002, at 21:44:21
Hey Gabbi,
It's good to chat! I think you and I see I to I (sounds like a song) on a number of things. I just took a nap and am now settling gracefully into the goo...
> 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.
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> 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..
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> Liked your comment about St. Pdoc!!
> Depressed people seem to be disproportionately witty when talking about their trials,defence I guess!
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> Take care,
> Cheer up (joke)my most hated often heard bit of "wisdom"
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