Posted by hyperfocus on February 14, 2013, at 11:56:26
In reply to Re: I think I've lost my faith in genetics. » Phillipa, posted by Dinah on February 13, 2013, at 13:55:40
>mentally healthy, resilient and optimist
> But I am notWhat do you think those words mean and why do you believe you're not those things? Do you believe in some St. Theresa of Suburbia who floats through life serenely, making all the right choices, doing all the right things, succeeding in being everything to everybody, never frightened or worried or lonely, with daily devotions to her Stairmaster and pilates?
Is developing depression or mental illness predicated on some sort of lack of mental fortitude or some character deficiency or spiritual desolation? Those soldiers who get back home from combat -- men and women at the apex of physical courage, self-sacrifice and dedication -- who develop PTSD, are they deficient in those things you list?
Who would you say in public life satisfies the criteria for those things? Is Rhianna mentally healthy? She's certainly successful, rich, on the cover of some magazine every week. I never heard of her ever being diagnosed with any kind of mental illness. What about Britney Spears -- is she more resilient and optimistic than you? What about Lindsey Lohan? Or Casey Anthony?
You have a family and a career and a home. You're obviously a caring person who tends to put the interests of others above you're own. What evidence are you using for diagnosing yourself as deficient in those things you list?
C-PTSD: social phobia, major depression, dissociation. 20 yrs duration.
Asperger's Syndrome.
Currently: 150mg amitriptyline single dose at night. 75mg Lyrica occasionally.
Significantly improving.
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