Posted by Greg A. on May 30, 2002, at 16:07:02
In reply to Adjusting to Illness, posted by bookgurl99 on May 29, 2002, at 20:27:13
Hi bookgurl,
Are you being treated for depression? Was there some particular incident in the recent past? I, too, am not familiar with your story, but your symptoms sound like a very good description of those of depression to me. Docs do not tend to use ‘nervous breakdown’ much anymore. Makes it sound like they know a lot more but at times I am not convinced that there is any higher level of understanding.
If I felt like you describe, and I have, I would be just over a real depression but not recovered to where I want to be. The absence of intense pain or anguish, but no joy. If something has happened recently, you may need to give yourself time to recover before moving on. Getting back to a routine is good, but don’t overdo it. I have been guilty of this many times. I start to feel the depression lift and I immediately overload myself – with disastrous results.
Give us a bit more info. if that’s okay, and be patient.Greg A.
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