2006-12-06 01:13:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It depends upon several factors.
1. If it is clinical depression, therapy alone will not be enough. You would also benefit from medication. You may need to try several different kinds before finding the one that is right for you.
2. The quality of your therapist. Do not assume that the first therapist you go to is good enough or right for you. It's like your medication -- what works on me may not work on you. So if you find that you don't like your therapist or don't find them helpful, do not hesitate to change.
3. The patient's willingness to confront the factors that led to their depression. For example, I know way too many women who over medicate themselves and ignore their therapists because they don't want to leave their emotionally abusive husbands or cut off the parents who manipulate them or the kids who use them like feed bags. If you are not willing to make changes in your life to get back control of your life and happiness, then no amount of therapy will help you.
4. The support the patient gets from family/friends. If dealing with your depression means confronting dysfunctional relationships, then often those involved will not help and will actually try and hinder recovery. For example, I knew a woman seeing a therapist for a compulsive eating disorder. She over ate to get back at her husband for controlling their lives and always putting her down. As part of her therapy she learned to stand up to him and he screamed at her, "I would rather you were fat and dying of heart disease than daring to talk back to me." So, in situations like that, it's hard to overcome a problem if your family would actually rather you be sick.
2006-12-06 01:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Karen L 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i'm a single mom of two and that i comprehend how draining that's the two emotionally and bodily. i in my opinion attempt to adhere my teenagers on a stable bedtime- 8pm each night and that i not sleep till 11pm. it fairly is my me time. I take a bathtub, chat on line with my acquaintances, watch a action picture, loosen up. it relatively is significant. I additionally save up money- whether which skill no longer paying a bill- so as that i will get a sitter and notice some acquaintances a pair of times a month. additionally a necessity. Being a single mom is a troublesome and noble element- provide your self some compliment for doing it, and decrease your self some slack to have some issues for your self- no remember what anyeone else thinks. you additionally can discover on line parenting communities, perchance you will hit upon an area mom which you will take turns babysitting with once you elect a wreck.
2016-10-04 23:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it depends on the person tho. If they really want to get better then it will help but if they are just in therapy/counseling to make someone happy then it's not gonna help them at all. I would say it would just make it worst for them.
2006-12-06 01:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by Chynna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on you and your therapist. Your recovery is only as good as your therapist. I truly believe this .My son and daughter both suffered from depression.My daughter did much better in counseling than my son because # 1 she had the right attitude & # 2 she had a great councelor.I wish you all the luck in the world.Life is to short & grand to spend it depressed.
2006-12-06 01:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. I have been in therapy for many years and I will have to tell you that some weeks I can't way for my appt to get here because I am so desperate for someone to talk to ..someone who understands me and is willing to help me..someone who can help me see the positive in this negative world and dark depression I live in. I do think it's what you make of it. If you go every week and just sit there, it will do you no good..if you want the help..it will
2006-12-06 05:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of depression. If it is caused by a disorder like bi-polar or manic depression then no. It needs to be controlled with meds. If you are talking about normal anxiety and bereavment depression then yes. By talking it is your brains way of venting your feelings and hearing you say them aloud allows your heart soul and mind to heal. Even talking here on the answers or through email expresses your feelings as a realease.
2006-12-06 01:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by curiosity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think so. Depression can cause you to lose sight of reality. Everything seems worse than it really is. Therapy can help bring you back to earth/reality. Gives you a different perspective.
2006-12-06 01:23:39 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband I and started thereapy yesterdcay for joint depression. Our therapist is super nice. And we both felt better after just one session. It may not work for everyone. I recommend people see 2 to 3 therapist before they pick one to work with. You get a feel for who you like best, and feel more comfortable with.
2006-12-06 01:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may give you some tips, but only you can help yourself.
2006-12-06 01:20:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
always
2006-12-06 02:55:21 · answer #10 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋