Posted by sunnydays on March 1, 2007, at 21:34:05
In reply to Am I depressed? *possible trigger*, posted by peddidle on March 1, 2007, at 19:47:36
I've wondered similar things, and I don't have a good answer for you. I do remember asking my T once how he could say I was depressed when there were still some times when I could function normally or laugh or something. He said that you don't have to feel awful all the time to be depressed. I kind of think depression is a graded thing. It's not 'you have it or you don't' like cystic fibrosis for example (sorry, my genetics class is on my mind), it's something that can range from mild to severe. Maybe you are just more mildly depressed.
In any case, take her suggestions for taking care of yourself. They're good suggestions for anyone really, even if they're not depressed. I'm a student and I know how hard it can be to do work and keep up with things. It seems like I can never get enough sleep - I never want to get up. I think something about all that mental work is particularly draining. But try to keep up if you can. It'll reduce your stress levels overall.
I would encourage you to call and ask her tomorrow if you can see her both Monday and Thursday if you go on Monday. If she says no, your concern about seeing her later in the week is valid. And that anxiety workshop might be good.... :) But if she says you can do both, definitely take it. I don't think it will increase your attachment too much. In fact, since I started going twice a week this past week (and for various reasons have actually been three times in the past week) my attachment seems to have lessened somewhat. There is an added security in seeing them more, so we don't have to wish so much.
Best of luck to you. Now about that sleep... I should get some.
sunnydays
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