Posted by J on March 10, 2001, at 21:05:21
In reply to Re: What does it feel like when you are cured?, posted by RG on March 10, 2001, at 1:49:45
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> I suppose, moderation between moods is something to hope for?That is part of the answer. It's not "normal" to feel desperately unhappy and fearful all the time.
I read that personality disorders are so deeply rooted in the psyche, that it's not possible to cure a PD, the same way you might cure a phobia. So if I have Avoidant Personality Disorder, all medication will do is transform that back to Avoidant Personality Type - a very shy, sensitive, reclusive personality. I can accept limits and circumstances of my life due to my natural personality. But those limits should not be imposed by conditions like social anxiety and depression. Those conditions can't be part of a "normal" or "healthy" life, whatever personality I have.
So if there are things that I can't do in my life, or things that I do poorly because of my disorder, then I'm still not "cured." I guess that's one way I can tell. I'm not sure it's the whole answer though.
RG and ChrisK, thanks for sharing your experiences. The best therapy I've had has been listening to people say "I've been there."
J.
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