Posted by Noa on May 7, 2000, at 13:00:36
In reply to Thank you, Cam, posted by allisonm on May 6, 2000, at 20:50:57
I think the issue of what *caused* the depression is still unanswerable for most of us. It is kind of a chicken and egg thing. We have a biochemical makeup. We interact with a social and pysical world. These systems are highly complex and they interact in subtle ways.
I do think that some people need therapy only in order to get through the depression. Others may do best with meds only. And many would benefit from both.
And, sometimes, it is true, that material that comes up in therapy can be so upsetting as to cause a downturn. That is why you and the therapist need to have a way to monitor how much and how fast you explore difficult issues, and what will help if it feels overwhelming.
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