Posted by Susan on July 14, 1999, at 16:25:36
In reply to Re: What the heck is this??, posted by Racer on July 14, 1999, at 10:43:43
> That sounds like the same feelings I get when I'm depressed. The mood goes from black clouds at the slightest criticism, to blackness all the time.
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> As for what to do to treat it, first take a depression inventory, there are some online. Then, if you are suffering from depression, hie thee to a doctor. Talk about whether counseling or drugs would help, probably some combination of both.
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> Remember, the counseling is not because you've done something bad, or because there's something wrong with you, or any of those negative things. A therapist will work with you to help you learn how to protect yourself a little better from the stressors which bring on depression. It's just like if you broke your leg, you'd go to a physical therapist to learn to walk well again. Well, your mood regulators are broken, you may take meds to act as a splint while they heal, but then you have to learn to walk on them again. Therapy is a good thing, it's s sign that you are good enough, smart enough, strong enough to see that someone else can help you be even stronger. It's a sign that you're not going to sit back and let life roll over you, you're gonna stand up and LIVE your life.
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> There, that's my lecture for the morning. Now off to my job as a superheroine. Ciao!Was the above written by the same Racer who posted so much despair last week? If so, my prayers have been answered. My question is this: What do you think made the difference from one week to the next (almost overnight.)??
poster:Susan
thread:8699
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