Posted by Mair on December 15, 2001, at 18:24:35
In reply to Re: Me too, posted by Katey on December 14, 2001, at 16:41:59
Thanks all of you who responded to my post. Depression is such an isolating illness, particularly since it doesn't always have a physical manifestation. The difficulty I have in figuring out how to draw on the support of others, and the energy i expend trying to maintain the pretense of normalcy, makes the isolation more acute.
This board has been a godsend for me too. The first time i started coming here, it was just such a relief to discover alot of people who could relate to what i was experiencing. I didn't have to go through a great struggle making myself understood.
It's understandable that when depressed we'd feel disconnected. What I struggle with sometimes, is having that same feeling even when I'm not as depressed. The worst feelings can go away, but it seems that I've conditioned myself to withdraw.
Mair
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