Posted by SLS on March 5, 2009, at 6:57:48
In reply to Re: What would you trade for remission of depressi, posted by desolationrower on March 5, 2009, at 6:18:44
> I haven't entered the 'bargaining' stage yet, scott.
>
> -d/rKübler-Ross model?
Anger?
One can flip flop and travel among the different stages of grief. I stayed in the anger stage the longest. I might still be there from time to time, I don't really know. Depression is supposed to be the longest stage. I have become depressed over my condition episodically, but infrequently. I felt it was important not to allow depression to take hold, so I worked actively to process the loss. I have definitely reached a level of acceptance, but that doesn't abolish the frustration of trying to function while impaired and the anger that can come of it. I always prayed to God for my healing, but I never bargained with Him. I felt that the ways of the Universe were his alone and not mine to question. If it was meant to be, then I would eventually be healed. I think this kind of spirituality helped me get through some very dark times.
- Scott
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