Posted by Glenn Fagelson on June 9, 2001, at 1:03:45
In reply to How to love yourself despite depression?, posted by roo on June 8, 2001, at 9:13:30
> How do you still love yourself when you have depression...
> when so much of the disease involves self-loathing? Anyone
> found any good tips over the years dealing with their illness
> on how to hold themselves with love and kindness despite the
> tendencies toward seeing yourself with unkind eyes?
>
> I've struggled with this a lot. I feel my disease wouldn't
> be so bad if I didn't hate myself for having it. Kind of a
> double whammy there--have a disease that's difficult,and then
> bash myself for having it.
>
> I've been in therapy for a few years..just started mindfulness
> meditation which helps some. Take meds (although I wonder if
> I could be at a more therapeutic level there)....I just want,
> more than anything at this point...not even to get "rid" of
> the disease, but be able to be kind and love myself with the
> disease....
>
> Tips? Similar experiences?
Dear Roo,I can tell you what I try to do, but
read my post first; it is right after yours;
it's called, "Can one think their way out of
major depression?".Glenn
poster:Glenn Fagelson
thread:6349
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20010526/msgs/6364.html