Not every depression. But a lot. But when severely depressed, well, must be always, as I can't remember otherwise.
Also have the thoughts when not depressed. Might be weird, but there it is. But at such time, not "actively", as you put it. Good word. Downright dispassionately, really.
I don't know which is the more common, but I'm glad you are finding that not happening with your Lamictal, m_r8.
(Edited to add... Piper, good point. The mixed. Oh God, yes.)
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Makes me sick to the heart, Oh I feel so tired. And the way the rain comes down hard, that's how I feel inside.
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