Anyone ever been treated for Depression?

[H_T_]

HT, was this a therapy session, or did you just receive a perscription? The best treatment is a combination of both.

no pills, RW, apparently i have reactive depression. which can be treated without meds.

 

[RottenWillow]

no pills, RW, apparently i have reactive depression. which can be treated without meds.

well homie that's awesome you're getting help and feel better.
I remembered the story you told that night on biteme's thread, and have thought of it everytime I've seen any of your posts.

 

[H_T_]

well homie that's awesome you're getting help and feel better.
I remembered the story you told that night on biteme's thread, and have thought of it everytime I've seen any of your posts.

aww, well thanks! it helps a lot when you know why you do what you do. i think the biggest bit of advice i can give to someone who feels like me is that, "what you feel is entirely dependent on what you think." if you have distorted thoughts, your feelings won't have validity.

 

[RottenWillow]

aww, well thanks! it helps a lot when you know why you do what you do. i think the biggest bit of advice i can give to someone who feels like me is that, "what you feel is entirely dependent on what you think." if you have distorted thoughts, your feelings won't have validity.

just hang in there and keep going, ok?

 

[H_T_]

just hang in there and keep going, ok?

okie doke, you got it. thanks for the encouragement.

 

[H_T_]

wrong forum, i told Smurfy otherwise.

 

[Smurfy]

cognitive therapy. is that what your doing? focusing on positive thoughts?

I have a degree in Psychology, so Im somewhat familiar.

 

[H_T_]

cognitive therapy. is that what your doing? focusing on positive thoughts?

I have a degree in Psychology, so Im somewhat familiar.

yes, very much so. i've had a long run of bad experiences, so it's caused me to become shut-off from participating in most things that involve any sort of risk. whether it be physical, emotional, financial.

 

[Smurfy]

yes, very much so. i've had a long run of bad experiences, so it's caused me to become shut-off from participating in most things that involve any sort of risk. whether it be physical, emotional, financial.

you avoiding risk is a defense/coping mechanism. we all have them. mine is repressing how I am truly feeling at any given time.

 

[H_T_]

you avoiding risk is a defense/coping mechanism. we all have them. mine is repressing how I am truly feeling at any given time.

i show only one emotion if pressed and thats anger. i'm an emotional flatline for the most part. MikeMartial used the word "enthused". that's something i never feel. i form a routine, whether it be good or bad for me and stick to it. so i can feel safe.