Dissociation becomes such an on-going part of the experience while dealing with depression so yes I can relate to this - in those moments it felt like it took away awareness too
I think you can be mindful of your depressed state if you are willing to engage it and not expect to be something other than what you are at that time. My experience is that I am usually hyper-aware if that makes sense, but not happy about it. Of course, you wish to not be depressed so the tendency is to try to move yourself out of that state and that would definitely interfere with your acceptance, your mindfulness of the moment. If only there were a way to take the negative label off I think that would help. Getting the help you need and allowing yourself time to heal can make it easier to accept. Thank you for sharing this.
Dissociation becomes such an on-going part of the experience while dealing with depression so yes I can relate to this - in those moments it felt like it took away awareness too
Yes!
I think you can be mindful of your depressed state if you are willing to engage it and not expect to be something other than what you are at that time. My experience is that I am usually hyper-aware if that makes sense, but not happy about it. Of course, you wish to not be depressed so the tendency is to try to move yourself out of that state and that would definitely interfere with your acceptance, your mindfulness of the moment. If only there were a way to take the negative label off I think that would help. Getting the help you need and allowing yourself time to heal can make it easier to accept. Thank you for sharing this.
Yes, I agree. But somehow, it felt not in my hands to be aware or to accept it as it is.