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characteristics of depressives


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very interesting...I read people with depression are very sensitive people who pick up on when others are down, we don't miss the little things other may, we're very perceptive and caring, maybe over caring jepordizing our feelings for others. We're pretty good people, but I guess we have to learn to do all this in perspective and keep healthy while doing it. I grew up in a house where everything was perfect, my parents had very professional jobs, our house was immaculate, we had a cleaning lady, we would go on vacations all the time...now, my life is not able to be like that, namely we don't have the money, but boy do I feel I need to continue that way of life. After 40 years, I've just now learnt that, my house isn't perfect, my house isn't always clean, I scramble to make lunches for the kids for school, when I'm short on supplies (trust me, they get fed very well, but it's my interpretation of "very well"), but my kids are healthy and happy, and I'm good with that. But going through to get to this, I've jepordized my health and friends, things are getting back to the way I would like them "my normal", it takes time. Boy, do I ramble, we are good people, being sensitive is a good thing. Here's to us!
16 years ago 0 46 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
hi dumpling- i think you may be on to something here- i believe i have all of those characteristics (not sure how far above normal my intelligence is- wink, wink) but, i am hypersensitive to others moods/feelings, expect near perfection from myself, have a hard time saying no, #1 leaning post in my circle, rock bottom self-esteem most of the time, difficult time asking for what i need/want and everything IS my fault... right? My question is which came first?
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Dumpling, Individuals with depression do tend to have certain personality traits. Members, Please feel free to share your thoughts on the subject. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
16 years ago 0 101 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I read the posts and see a pattern emerging of general characteristics that seem to make people prone to depression. These are: - above normal intelligence - sensitive to others' moods and feelings - very demanding of themselves (high, perhaps too high?, standards of behaviour and achievements) - easily manipulated - tendency to be the ones leaned on in a crisis - low self esteem/self worth - inability to express their needs without "exploding" - feel responsible for everything that happens what do you guys think?

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