Posted by TamaraJ on March 10, 2005, at 18:18:46
In reply to Re: After the veil of depression has parted » TamaraJ, posted by Tamar on March 10, 2005, at 16:41:53
Thank you. It is hard to accept that we actually have limits - whether they be physical or emotional or both, and that we are human and will be ill from time to time. I am sure I will find peace eventually. It is just a matter of coming to terms with things and taking the necessary steps to try to ensure that it won't happen again. I can be my own worst enemy sometimes, so I need to work on being kinder and gentler with myself.
Thanks again, and take care.
Tamara
> I'm sorry you're feeling so distrssed.
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> When I read your post I thought perhaps you were being a little hard on yourself. If you were living in a self-protective cocoon, perhaps it was for the very good reason that you felt you needed to protect yourself!
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> Depression is an illness, like any other. If you injured your leg, would you feel guilty for being unable to walk?
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> I've also had similar feelings, not about my depression but about another illness I have. Part of the challenge for me was about accepting that I'm not superhuman, and that it's OK to be unwell.
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> On the other hand, while I think depression shouldn't be shameful, I can identify with having to grieve for what you've lost. I think you probably need to allow yourself to grieve, because naturally you were unhappy to find yourself shut down and shut off from the world.
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> I hope you find peace.
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> Tamar
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