Posted by mist on August 16, 2002, at 21:35:57
In reply to Re: How much happiness can you expect? » mist, posted by judy1 on August 16, 2002, at 13:17:31
Judy,
That's interesting about expectations, personality, etc. I hadn't thought of it that way. I probably have a dysthymic personality like your husband. Feels like a curse sometimes. I do hope therapy can make a dent in it. (If I ever go back to therapy, that is. So far I haven't found it to be a great deal of help but maybe I just haven't found the right therapist).
> I think that really depends on your personality- I have high levels of expectation because I have a hyperthymic personality, my husband doesn't- he has a dysthymic personality. I honestly don't think someone's personality can be changed with medication- but I do think if you're determined it can be changed through therapy. Maybe that's something you can examine with your therapist, I would think as your depression improves you will expect more happiness out of life. I wish you the best- judy
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