Posted by wishingstar on March 18, 2006, at 20:50:39
In reply to Who would you be without your psychopathology?, posted by Racer on March 17, 2006, at 20:31:25
Great question..
Sometimes I'd love to give up my "issues" (mainly depression with some self-destructive habits thrown in).. but other times, I know I'm not ready to give it up. It has become a part of who I am. I've discussed this with my T many times. I think that I only really allow myself to be needy or ask for support from anyone (myself included) when things are really, really bad... so if I'm content and doing well, I miss the self-support and support from others that most people get on a regular basis. Because I wont let myself take it. Even though I understand that, I havent figured out how to let it go, no matter how dumb it is. Sometimes I actually miss feeling depressed when I've been doing well for several weeks.. I hate that.
I've definitely let it become part of my identity for myself.
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