Posted by J Kelly on May 3, 2016, at 5:12:39
In reply to How do you monitor depression for yourself?, posted by Tabitha on May 2, 2016, at 16:25:40
> I'm also used to putting up a normal-seeming front because I don't want to be a drag or seem crazy. Because of that, others don't notice my depression until it's really severe.
This sounds like me. This last time my family confronted me. I was basically bedridden when I finally went to see my pdoc. Why I waited so long is beyond me.
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> I keep thinking there must be some indicator I could learn to see. What do you folks do? Do you self-monitor or count on your pdoc or therapist to monitor you?For the first time I've committed to weekly therapy. I'm counting on her and my pdoc to monitor me. Hope you find something that works!
Jade :)
poster:J Kelly
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