Posted by Declan on August 26, 2006, at 22:09:49
In reply to Persistent, obsessive grief, posted by Miriamne on August 14, 2006, at 16:03:50
Is grief what is meant by melancholia? I've had a feeling of grief all my life. It's been no big deal, which means I'm used to it.
Maybe I was attracted to grief?
Maybe it was a choice? (If so, clearly unconcious)I think it might well get worse as you get older (not an optimist here). I'm 53.
Trying to find the right description I'd say 'comfortless'. Maybe 'frightened'? Maybe 'lonely'?
I read a book where one of this woman's brother dies and she gets depressed.
When she comes out of it a year later and is able to talk, she says to her son 'I became frightened', which I liked.
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