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What part of me is the real me, and what part is the depression?

13 Answers Moderated by Paola Giordani, Psychoanalyst Updated: Jul 17, 2018
Profile: Emilyykkatherine
Emilyykkatherine on Nov 13, 2017
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The real me is going outdoors and having fun. Laughing most of the time. The depression part of me is random sad thoughts that end up in tears.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 27, 2018
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The real me is the one who isn't acting in fear, the person who creates good not bad and faces herself with honesty. The depression is the big ugly hovering cloud telling her to act out in anger, to self destruct and believe in unworthiness.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 17, 2018
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depression is just a mean little elf trying to annoy you and when you get rid of it smiling all the time makes your cheeks hurt!
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