Posted by tricia001 on July 12, 2000, at 8:27:39
In reply to Re: ryan_s redemption, posted by paul on July 11, 2000, at 18:13:07
I completely agree with Paul on the therapy idea. I quit therapy after two years. While I'm still taking medication and I don't usually sink into my old daily routine of depression, I miss having someone to talk to. Sometimes it's a vicious cycle - I feel depressed, I have no one to talk to because they wouldn't understand, and then I begin to feel like I'm not normal, my self esteem plummets, and I'm left feeling more depressed. Having someone there to listen and get feedback from, whether it's a therapist or a friend whose been there, is worth more than I thought it was. This may help your self esteem and can become part of the "mental work" you have to do - something medicine alone can't give you. Best wishes ryan_s!
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