Posted by not exactly on January 26, 2003, at 0:46:16
In reply to Re: hypersensitivity, depression, posted by golfergman on January 24, 2003, at 13:18:02
> sorry if all this sounds selfabsorbed
I was recently concerned about the same sort of thing. Why am I spending so much time obsessing about my psychological state when I could be doing something positive? The answer, I decided, was that right now I _need_ to concentrate on these issues so I can improve my ability to cope and my capacity to enjoy life. Until I do, I really _can't_ effectively "do something positive".
If you had the flu, nobody would think you were being "self-absorbed" if you chose to take time off from work and stay in bed for a few days. If you don't take care of yourself, who will?
And don't worry that you're imposing on us by sharing your problems. Your golf buddies might not appreciate it, but we love to wallow in this sort of thing. That's why we're spending our time on Psycho-Babble rather than going out in the "real world" (whatever that is) and having "fun" (ditto).
But seriously, by sharing information and support with each other, we're all better off.
Don't be too hard on yourself...
- Bob
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