Posted by ClearSkies on November 30, 2007, at 13:24:11
In reply to More Depressed Than Usual, posted by Poet on November 30, 2007, at 9:50:50
I think what makes recurring depression worse is knowing that it's coming, it's here, and it is just as horrible, if not worse, than the last time. I'm not feeling so cheerful myself, so I can relate to your anticipation of harder times ahead as well.
My T has said to me that the anticipation makes the <stress> <anxiety> <depression> of it that much worse. Of course, I have been blindsided by these things too, and I can't say what's worse: knowing that the dark days are coming, or having them clobber us over the head without us being able to brace for it.
Either way, I hope that you're able to perhaps work with your T on shoring up your coping skills for this onslaught. Right now I wouldn't mind a lifeboat.
We can weather this storm together, Poet. I'm glad that you felt you could share this with us.
CS
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