Fighting Depression - Page 8

buddy · February 13th, 2010, 10:09 PM

For years I took anti-depressants that were prescribed by a general practitioner. Then they stopped working. So, finally, I went to a psychiatrist, who switched me to a kind of AD that fights obsessive thinking. This has seemed to work better for me, although I still have bad days.

But I've also learned that there is a great deal of cognitive stuff you can do to heal your depression, that's why I go to a therapist, too. It's basically a matter of talking to yourself and choosing not to identify with depressing thoughts and stories that--most of the time--are not true.

I encourage you to see a psychiatrist who can put you on the right medicine. It takes a bit of courage, yes, but why prolong your suffering? You deserve to feel good.

On Eggs · April 12th, 2010, 12:18 AM

I have always wanted to be a writer. I like your idea for a new book, "How to Be Almost Normal". Ok, what do you say each of us come up with a different chapter title, and perhaps before we know it -poof the book becomes reality... good therapy also- What do you say?

kennyjoyy · September 10th, 2010, 05:29 AM

Here are 4 things you can do to feel better:
1)Exercise
2)Nurture yourself with good nutrition
3)Express yourself.
4)Look on the bright side

February 13th, 2010, 10:09 PM	#71
buddy Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1	psychiatrist will help For years I took anti-depressants that were prescribed by a general practitioner. Then they stopped working. So, finally, I went to a psychiatrist, who switched me to a kind of AD that fights obsessive thinking. This has seemed to work better for me, although I still have bad days. But I've also learned that there is a great deal of cognitive stuff you can do to heal your depression, that's why I go to a therapist, too. It's basically a matter of talking to yourself and choosing not to identify with depressing thoughts and stories that--most of the time--are not true. I encourage you to see a psychiatrist who can put you on the right medicine. It takes a bit of courage, yes, but why prolong your suffering? You deserve to feel good.

September 10th, 2010, 05:29 AM	#73
kennyjoyy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 4	Here are 4 things you can do to feel better: 1)Exercise 2)Nurture yourself with good nutrition 3)Express yourself. 4)Look on the bright side __________________ 2mg xanax

April 12th, 2010, 12:18 AM	#72
On Eggs Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	I have always wanted to be a writer. I like your idea for a new book, "How to Be Almost Normal". Ok, what do you say each of us come up with a different chapter title, and perhaps before we know it -poof the book becomes reality... good therapy also- What do you say?