Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 4966

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depression

Posted by atryd johansonn on April 16, 1999, at 17:07:18

Can i say that a depression which doesn`t stop for a long time is actually a depressive personality disorder?

 

Re: depression

Posted by Victoria on April 16, 1999, at 23:56:58

In reply to depression, posted by atryd johansonn on April 16, 1999, at 17:07:18

You might want to read the earlier thread on the topic "difference between dysthymia and depression"? But I'm wondering why the distinction is important to you? For me, the labels are not that helpful. I especially dislike "personality disorder." It's one thing--and has been helpful--to realize I have a biologically-based depression, but I can't think of a single way in which it would be a good idea to think of myself as having a "disordered" personality! It's also my impression that the diagnosis of depressive personality disorder is being questioned more as more biological bases for dysthymia and depression are uncovered (maybe one of the docs can comment on this). Anyway, if it's yourself you're talking about, I'd urge you to think of your problems in terms of YOUR experience--what they feel like, how they hurt, what helps, etc.--rather than as a diagnostic label.


> Can i say that a depression which doesn`t stop for a long time is actually a depressive personality disorder?

 

Re: depression

Posted by saintjames on April 17, 1999, at 3:17:37

In reply to Re: depression, posted by Victoria on April 16, 1999, at 23:56:58

> You might want to read the earlier thread on the topic "difference between dysthymia and depression"? But I'm wondering why the distinction is important to you? For me, the labels are not that helpful. I especially dislike "personality disorder." It's one thing--and has been helpful--to realize I have a biologically-based depression, but I can't think of a single way in which it would be a good idea to think of myself as having a "disordered" personality! It's also my impression that the diagnosis of depressive personality disorder is being questioned more as more biological bases for dysthymia and depression are uncovered (maybe one of the docs can comment on this). Anyway, if it's yourself you're talking about, I'd urge you to think of your problems in terms of YOUR experience--what they feel like, how they hurt, what helps, etc.--rather than as a diagnostic label.
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> > Can i say that a depression which doesn`t stop for a long time is actually a depressive personality disorder?

James here.....

I too hate this label. Perhaps it would be better
if you thought of this as a biochemical mood disorder. Don't spend time blaming...spend time getting better...it a more useful use of time !

j

 

Re: depression

Posted by Elizabeth on April 17, 1999, at 23:39:14

In reply to Re: depression, posted by saintjames on April 17, 1999, at 3:17:37

I don't think that "depressive personality disorder" is actually a label that's used much. But it doesn't seem to have much validity. I do believe there's such a thing as a "personality disorder," but they're pretty easy to spot, IMHO (just look for a troubled childhood) and usually result in much more complicated picture than you see with chronic depression.


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