My CPN mentioned today that they don't consider me severely depressed or anxious for several reasons
- I am still keeping myself and home clean
- I am still eating properly
- I am not abusing alcohol, recreational drugs etc
- I am still interacting with people (albeit on a much more limited basis)
- I am sleeping pretty well
But I feel so terrible inside, and the suicidal ideation is frightening and draining. I wake in the mornings filled with dread. I cry a lot, often for extended periods.
How bad do you have to be before your symptoms are considered severe? I assumed my symptoms must mean I was severe, but was getting by on strength of will alone.
But CPN says if I was severe then I'd lack strength of will.
Any thoughts?