Posted by Simcha on August 2, 2001, at 7:50:21
In reply to Re: Does anyone feel normal??? » Simcha, posted by adamie on August 1, 2001, at 11:33:05
> Normal is when you have complete and total control over your emotions.
?? Complete and total control? Do we ever have complete and total control of anything in this life? My 12-step programs tell me to let go of control and to accept my feelings and move through them. They also tell me that I should not accept anything that is abusive, like depressive emotions... I guess that's why I'm on meds. My emotions were out of control and they were ruining my life. :-(
>And the only time you ever feel bad is due to unfortunate life events. You can enjoy anything you want because you have all the motivation and emotional ability.
I agree to this one!!! Since I've been on meds and added a pdoc to the mix of tools to deal with my depression I find that I get closer and closer to this. :-)
> my depression 5-9 days ago for 4 days was great. i was becoming my normal perfectly happey self. I always found it silly to be unhappy. At least for normal people without mental disorders. When you have the ability to enjoy anything then what is the point? With depression you dont have a choice and you feel bad uncontrollably. Before my depression I always felt my life is perfect, I was incredibly happy. My life still is perfect (in all the ways that matter) but the somewhat moderate depression prevents me from feeling that to the usual extent.
Yes, see your point. I don't ever remember a time where I felt like my life was perfect. Then again....my pdoc says that I've been depressed most of my life.. :-( I can see that I have everything I need in life.... So I guess from that perspective... everything is perfect! Hmmm...
> for me normal doesn't just feel decent or okay, for me normal is feeling perfect, because of course there is no reason not to be. take care
My, aren't you the little optimist! lol ;-) I'm glad to hear that it is possible to have a positive outlook on life. I'm coming around. I never realized how far down the scale of depression I was until I got started with the medication. Thank G-d for these little pink and purple pills! :-)
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