Posted by CarolAnn on October 16, 2000, at 9:53:22
In reply to Guilt about depression - feedback please, posted by ksvt on October 15, 2000, at 16:38:13
ksvt, I know exactly what you are talking about! I have also felt, many times, that I ought to be able to 'overcome' my depression, then I feel guilty that I haven't managed to do it yet.
I also feel extremely guilty anytime I see a person with a physical handicap. I start thinking about how I am perfectly healthy and, "what have I got to be depressed about?". I absolutely detest the phrase, "count your blessings"! That really lays on the guilt, because to anyone else, my life looks so great: loving husband, nice home, healthy child, objectively speaking, my life 'is' great! So, again, "what have I got to be depressed about?". In fact, how *dare* I be depressed?!? CarolAnn
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