P,

To be honest, I didn't think anyone would pick this thread up, it's so obscure and kind of poetic. It was a long shot, and I feel very much better for sharing.

I was careful to say that this is only one part of the depression experience, as other parts are too nasty to be interesting in this way.

Maybe there is a clue here as to why some people might want to stay in depression or hold on to it, like you might want to stay in a dream rather than wake up. I know that I prefered the dream to the reality of my bereavement.

Good thoughts, M