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Posted by Hopefull73 on August 27, 2001, at 11:09:50
This may sound like the craziest posting ever, but I wonder if I miss being depressed. I developed GAD last winter and sought treatment for it. The irony is that I can honestly say that one year ago I was more depressed than I am now. It was probably more of dysthymia than depression. I'm not sure what caused it to go away, but it was a part of me. I almost feel a little strange not having the meloncholy and isloating myself from others. I'm sure this sounds ridiculous, but it's what I feel. Anybody else ever experience anything like this? Is this related to the GAD?
Posted by paula on August 27, 2001, at 15:30:19
In reply to I think I miss my depression, is that nuts?!, posted by Hopefull73 on August 27, 2001, at 11:09:50
> This may sound like the craziest posting ever, but I wonder if I miss being depressed. I developed GAD last winter and sought treatment for it. The irony is that I can honestly say that one year ago I was more depressed than I am now. It was probably more of dysthymia than depression. I'm not sure what caused it to go away, but it was a part of me. I almost feel a little strange not having the meloncholy and isloating myself from others. I'm sure this sounds ridiculous, but it's what I feel. Anybody else ever experience anything like this? Is this related to the GAD?
I know what you mean! There's something reassuring to me--comfortable's a better word--about feeling terrible about myself, hating myself, being my own worst enemy (and beating everyone else to the punch). That's been most of my life, so it's hard to get used to being "ok."
Posted by dreamer on August 27, 2001, at 19:14:04
In reply to I think I miss my depression, is that nuts?!, posted by Hopefull73 on August 27, 2001, at 11:09:50
Like an old pair of shoes it's what your used to, maybe find out about cognitive therapy to iron out those cerebal creases.
Just a suggestion 8^)Your'e re-weaving a negative tapestry in your brain .
Mines still firmly hung but a few threads are unravellingDreamerweaver
Posted by Diane J. on August 27, 2001, at 23:09:15
In reply to I think I miss my depression, is that nuts?!, posted by Hopefull73 on August 27, 2001, at 11:09:50
I don't think you are nuts. I have felt the same way, and I think it is because I was so used to being depressed that I didn't know how to be any other way. I think dreamer is right, it's like wearing a pair of comfortable old shoes. That being said, however, it's good that you aren't depressed anymore and I don't think you should go back to that place, even if it is very familiar. Maybe it is related to GAD because you are worrying if you can get to a (so-called) normal state of feeling. I have GAD, too, and although it can be unpleasant at times, it is easier for me to function on the anxious side of the spectrum rather than the depressed end. Dreamer is right, cognitive therapy might help.Diane J.
> This may sound like the craziest posting ever, but I wonder if I miss being depressed. I developed GAD last winter and sought treatment for it. The irony is that I can honestly say that one year ago I was more depressed than I am now. It was probably more of dysthymia than depression. I'm not sure what caused it to go away, but it was a part of me. I almost feel a little strange not having the meloncholy and isloating myself from others. I'm sure this sounds ridiculous, but it's what I feel. Anybody else ever experience anything like this? Is this related to the GAD?
Posted by Hopefull73 on August 28, 2001, at 9:33:58
In reply to Re: I think I miss my depression, is that nuts?! » Hopefull73, posted by Diane J. on August 27, 2001, at 23:09:15
I'm trying so hard to feel "normal", and I can't seem to remember what that was, but I know that I was less anxious, but far more depressed. I can't decide which is harder to deal with. The GAD can be very uncomfortable and exhausting when it strikes out of nowhere. I'm actually in cognitive therapy right now, and that's probably why I'm at the level that I'm at, which is good but not great. Thanks for your posts. Once again, it's always nice not to feel alone.
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