i in therapy and it not going well, dont feel it helping at all, but i think that could be down to my mood being too low, would meds be a good idea to raise me up a bit (hopefully) for therapy to be more effective
2007-02-03 10:58:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
anti depresents and a long vacation
2007-02-03 11:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are multiple reasons for depression and the factors that lead to depression can have a bearing on the type of treatment used to combat it.
If your depression is reactive (based on circumstances that you currently face) then changing those alone might be the best option.
Whatever the reason for your depression you'll have to try each method that you can access to see if it works. Therapy might not be for you; neither might meds be, it's something that you're going to have to work at and work through.
From a personal perspective, I believe that depression is almost purely reactive (as in I'm not bi-polar or similar). For me changing my siuation was by far the most effective way of dealing with the causes of my depressions. I've tried meds of various forms (the first lot didn't work, the next lot did), I've had therapy - a waste of time, for me. But my experiences are mine and yours will be unique to you.
I would also recommend reading about the condition. Knowledge is power and can lead to realisations about your circumstances, the people in your life, you and the way you are, that can have a dramatic impact on your self image and your condition. You could regard this as self therapy.
What I would say is that you know your own mind. If the advice that you receive doesn't feel right then it probably isn't. Just like if there are people in your life who don't make you feel good - you might not be able to put your finger on exactly why, you just know. Go with your gut instinct and ignore external influences that would have you accept blame.
One final piece of advice. If you are able, exercise. If I would recomend anything it would be to go running. It's free and it's excellent exercise. Aim for 10km a session. Do this twice a week and the endorphin buzz will pull you in the right direction. Don't let anyone get on your way or stop you doing this. Try it and you'll see exactly what I mean.
Best wishes
LT
PS Diet: cut out coffee and tea and alcohol in excess.
2007-02-03 11:28:19 · answer #2 · answered by Moebious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did meds and therapy and did very well. Ask the doc to try meds too. Give the meds about 3 wks to kick in and you will feel MUCH better.
2007-02-03 11:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anne B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok: yes the best effort is to take control of yourself
because "Depression does not work at all " see other medthods
is visiting a "Sychologist that would help you with some "Private
Counsciling " called "Group Therapy sessions " only
refer http://www.group.therpysessions.com
2007-02-03 11:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, talk therapy is a waste of time and money. Depression and anxiety are usually caused by brain chemistry problems and an antidepressant is all that helps.
2007-02-03 11:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-depressants could help along with the therapy. Go to your medical doctor and talk to him/her about your depression so you can get started on an anti-depressant. A therapist can't prescribe anti-depressants if he/she's not a medical doctor.
2007-02-03 11:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by angela 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...you need a chemical crutch to get you on an even keel so your head is straight to get the benefits of therapy
2007-02-03 11:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by trixiecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋