Posted by SLS on November 22, 2010, at 7:36:11
In reply to Re: Unhappy doesn't necessarily mean depressed, posted by Deneb on November 22, 2010, at 7:09:30
> OK, maybe I'm not really depressed. Maybe I'm just disappointed and sad, but if it continues it might turn into depression.
Yes, it can.
> I have a pdoc and she says I've been depressed on and off in the past.
Then it is important that you do not stress the brain with psychosocial stress. The more you are able to deal effectively with the issues that now produce negative thoughts, the more you are avoiding the evolution of MDD. Psychotherapy might be the best angle of attack.
> I've just been "depressed" for a couple of days so I guess it isn't real depression yet.
Smart.
> It's just that usually I am bubbly, love life and feel happy.
I'm sure that you will continue to be. I'm glad you are being managed by a medical doctor. Are you also being treat by a psychotherapist?
You're okay with me just the way you are. However, it is much more important that you be okay with yourself.
- ScottSome see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
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