Posted by Victoria on April 16, 1999, at 23:56:58
In reply to depression, posted by atryd johansonn on April 16, 1999, at 17:07:18
You might want to read the earlier thread on the topic "difference between dysthymia and depression"? But I'm wondering why the distinction is important to you? For me, the labels are not that helpful. I especially dislike "personality disorder." It's one thing--and has been helpful--to realize I have a biologically-based depression, but I can't think of a single way in which it would be a good idea to think of myself as having a "disordered" personality! It's also my impression that the diagnosis of depressive personality disorder is being questioned more as more biological bases for dysthymia and depression are uncovered (maybe one of the docs can comment on this). Anyway, if it's yourself you're talking about, I'd urge you to think of your problems in terms of YOUR experience--what they feel like, how they hurt, what helps, etc.--rather than as a diagnostic label.
> Can i say that a depression which doesn`t stop for a long time is actually a depressive personality disorder?
poster:Victoria
thread:4966
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