How does one stop self-destructive behavior?

Question

From age 12-17, I was dealing with depression and I was also being self-destructive because of my circumstances and my memories.

From 17 -21, i got some medicine help and was improving.

From 21-23, I was very functional and somewhat at my peak.

From 23-25, I have been going downwards. Most of the things I psychological problems I had at age 12 resurfaced. I kept the problems suppressed because there were no ways of dealing with those problems. I might have began suppressing the problems around age 14, but I was not able to fully suppress them and get ahold of them of my life until I had help with medication.

Now, even with new medicine help, I do not think I can improve or get better because my college transcript is really messed up with lots of class and quarter withdraws.

Mostly, because of that, I have been getting even worse and I am going even more down. Everything from the last two years is weighing on me and causing me to get worse and worse.

Downwards.

Answer 1

I assume because you said you had been on medication between 17-21 and now, that you have seen a doctor of some kind for this. If depression and/or anxiety continues it may help to undergo psychotherapy by a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist.

I am going to suggest, in addition, a group which has been in operation since 1937 and is non-profit, non religious and available in many cities. It is Recovery Incorporated, founded by Dr. Abraham A. Low author of the book, "Mental Health Through Will Training." Willett Publishing Co., Glencoe IL,60022, 1997. Tel. [phone], www.recovery-inc.org

This group has an old fashioned approach to mental health that achieved by training the mind and habits in a positive, self-helpful way An other source of resources may be found by just typing "self motivation" or "self motivation techniques" into Yahoo! web search. In the many informative links that come up some are for free information or forums that may help you. It is essential for happiness, I think, that one have someone whom they know for a certainty loves them and whom they can love in return. Also vital is having some self rewarding pursuit for one's mind and body. Lastly one needs a means to have ones basic needs for life satisfied.

Hope this helps, good mental health, peace and Love!

Answer 2

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