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PMR and Depression

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 6 2:54pm | Replies (66)

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Those of us (myself included) who tend toward introversion, are good listeners, are happy to help others, and have difficulty saying no may have learned this behavior in childhood. A healthy dose of these behaviors I think makes for a happier society. But, if carried too far, can result in a person feeling depleted. You can find a good analysis of this phenomenon in the writings of Dr. Gabor Mate, particularly “The Myth of Normal.” If you have not explored his writings, you might find them helpful.

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@mark2471 thank you so much, I will definitely look him up.

@mark2471 I’ve listened to Dr Mate! My therapist suggested it (who I started seeing after getting so depressed about my diagnosis of PMR). It was eye opening to hear things that did relate to me, my upbringing, my repression of feelings, being “nice” etc., & the awareness that these can translate to our autoimmune problems later in life. Y’all can go to U-tube and watch. See what you find speaks to you (or not).