@merpreb. I'm not sure what a TypeA personality means to you or to a professional psychologist. I've never been aggressive or angry, although in my readings about depression I found some believe depression is anger turned inward. To me a TypeA personality is very competitive, controlling, driven to excel and succeed, leads rather than follows, handles numerous things well at the same time, and rarely takes time to relax and smell the roses. I used to be that way but found I couldn't do much of anything when I was depressed, suffering from horrendous headaches, or experiencing debilitating fatigue caused by chronic fatigue. I had no energy to do anything other than meet my basic needs and came to realize how much energy I had expended trying to control things, excel, do too much, compete, etc. I was forced to change my behavior and priorities by my depressions, headaches and chronic fatigue and than chose not to go back to my old ways when I was better. It's wonderful and freeing to let other people lead, solve their own problems, realize control is an illusion, and not having to compete, win or weigh my worth through what I achieve. I'm much happier not being a TypeA personality. I'm really in awe of all the medical issues you are dealing with and yet you spend so much of your time helping others on MayoConnect. Thank you! I'm glad you have your art and gardens. Spring is coming...
Take care. Nancy