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Old Dec 12, 2020, 12:22 PM
*Beth* *Beth* is offline
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Originally Posted by FluffyDinosaur View Post
I think just because you try to keep going doesn't mean you're really "functioning" and it shouldn't be taken as a sign that the depression is any less serious. I often do the same even when I'm severely depressed. I call it my autopilot. To a casual observer it might look like I'm functioning, but actually I'm not even really there.

I agree. NaoSky, to me it sounds like you are depressed. I know you're avoiding another med, but I'll say something that I hope won't offend you. I'm just throwing this out there as an idea...do you think that maybe you don't want to take another med because being on meds makes BD feel more real?
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