Posted by Greg on May 27, 2003, at 7:36:01
In reply to Depressed people don't smile, posted by cybercafe on May 26, 2003, at 21:26:40
Oh my Lord, what a load of horse crap! We depressives are very well versed in disguising our moods. Whether it be to our employer or co-workers, neighbors, friends, family members, we can always put on a smile. Sometimes they're even real. It's not impossible for us to find things to smile about. We're depressed, not dead. My spirits used to pick up all the time when I knew I was going to see my therapist because I knew I would always feel better after my sessions with him. I often smiled at him, and laughed too. But he never doubted that the issues I have were real.
I don't know where this doc of yours received his training, but I find it hard to believe that this is something that was taught. As Shar said, is this person new to the profession and very young? And as Dinah said, you should get a second opinion. I can't help but think that there's far more to this than what's been told to you. I would ask your doc to be more forthcoming with you. I mean, it's too ignorant a statement to even think about standing on it's own.
Good luck and let us know what happens.
Greg
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