I know it exists (I've heard my own) but how 'normal' is the spinning inner dialog in cases of major depression episodes?
To rephrase:
Is it consistent with major depression symptomatology to describe the subject's thought process as a constant internal berating along the lines of a mantra similar to: "I'm no good, not worthy, useless, faliure, etc."
The characterzation that I've been assuming is that my M-MC's thought process is it's own intellectual argument with himself - not to suggest psychotic features - but as if it's more of an internal thought struggle...
And if that's not an impossible enough question?
During major depression episodes would it be 'acceptable'
for the subject to use avoidance behavior when confronted
with situations that might demand her/his responsible action?
Professional or personal responses welcome as replies or PMs.
Many Thanks!
-Kelly
To rephrase:
Is it consistent with major depression symptomatology to describe the subject's thought process as a constant internal berating along the lines of a mantra similar to: "I'm no good, not worthy, useless, faliure, etc."
The characterzation that I've been assuming is that my M-MC's thought process is it's own intellectual argument with himself - not to suggest psychotic features - but as if it's more of an internal thought struggle...
And if that's not an impossible enough question?
During major depression episodes would it be 'acceptable'
for the subject to use avoidance behavior when confronted
with situations that might demand her/his responsible action?
Professional or personal responses welcome as replies or PMs.
Many Thanks!
-Kelly