Posted by Cass on January 31, 2000, at 12:05:49
In reply to Re: Update on the Depressed Person's Lair, posted by Noa on January 31, 2000, at 6:25:27
> Torchgirl, I have had similar experiences. For me, it is that the tortured feelings go away, but I am still not interested in stuff, still not motivated, etc. I think to a certain extent, it is a process, a matter of time. But also, there is work to do in therapy. I also am aware of my intense anxiety and avoidance thereof, about investing any interest or energy or hope in my life. I also think I have been in this non-existence of a life for so long that I have forgotten how to make life happen. But it is the anxiety that is most operative, I think. I am terrified of hoping things will improve because I feel certain deep down inside that I will just relapse into a major depression again. Why bother?
Noa, Sometimes when you write a post, it seems like you are describing me. I notice that others have said the same thing. I appreciate your posts. They make me feel less alone.
Cass
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