Major depressive, severe, recurrent, without psychosis

[imperfectrhyme]

The exact DSM-IV code for that brand of depression (severe, recurrent, without psychosis) is 296.33. Is it sad I know that number by heart? Luckily, under the ACA, it will no longer be a pre-condition.

23 / F / Bisexual / Brooklyn, New York. Or something. "ASL?" is what the kids used to say.

I enjoy my medulla oblongata, writing, moral relativism, first world problems, human interaction, and ambien. I spend a lot of time thinking about suffering and the human condition, the meaning of meaninglessness, and why people getting punched is intrinsically funny. I copied half of this post verbatim from my OkCupid profile.

I write. Mostly about politics and dick jokes, link to my blog in my signature. But I'm also trying to maneuver into more serious journalism. http://suite101.com/candice-hall <There's a couple relevant depression-related articles in there. I get paid to write! Sort of!

Dear mentally-ill creatives, let's network.

[manuel_moe_g]

Hello imperfectrhyme! Welcome to the forum! I see you have already left some thoughtful and compassionate replies to other posts! Cheers!

[Stina]

Hi imperfectrhyme -
Now you've got that DSM-IV code stuck in my head. Thanks a lot.