Posted by Viridis on March 23, 2003, at 22:37:19
In reply to PLEASE, PLEASE REPLY ANYONE, posted by Krissy P on March 23, 2003, at 1:16:40
Hi Krissy,
When I'm severely depressed, I become obsessive about problems that I could usually deal with quite easily. In these moods, my wife says that I'm totally self-focused (and it drives her crazy). It's an unfortunate part of the illness, but it does subside with the right meds. Agitated depression (= dysphoric hypomania?) is all about being self-centered, in a negative way. Again, it's not you, it's your illness flaring up.
When you're in that state of mind, therapy can also be a big help -- a chance to just talk about how you feel to people who are skilled in helping you through it. And for me, benzos really calm things down.
Believe me, it really does get better!
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