Posted by gardenergirl on April 25, 2006, at 9:07:36
In reply to Re: Dream. I want to dream. » Cairo, posted by River1924 on April 24, 2006, at 13:55:07
River,
Could you perhaps have atypical depression? Your statement about how you would sleep all the time without stims is what made me think of it. That and still feeling depressed. When I am depressed, I also sleep all the time. It's one of the first warning signs for me.Atypical Features: During the last two weeks of major depression or bipolar disorder (depressive episode) or the last two years of dysthymia, a person is able to experience brightened mood when good things happen. Also, at least two of the following must be present: substantial gain in weight or appetite, sleeping too much (at nighttime or daytime napping that is at least 10 hours total or two hours beyond normal), body feels heavy or weighted down, or persistent sensitivity to rejection by others that is related to personal or social difficulties. The sensitivity to rejection tends to be a more long-standing problem. The presence of depression may increase the sensitivity, although it is often still present when the person is not depressed. Atypical features occur two to three times more often in women. They are also associated with depression beginning at an earlier age (e.g., teens) and possibly more chronic depressive episodes. Personality and anxiety disorders may also be more common. (From http://www.allaboutdepression.com/dia_01.html )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atypical_depression
Hope you find some relief from depression and have some great dreams.
gg
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