Posted by Cindy W on July 31, 2000, at 8:18:55
In reply to Some questions for everyone about depression, posted by Rach on July 31, 2000, at 0:46:53
> Okay, I've gotten myself into a bit of a curious mood, and so I just have lots of general questions for everyone. Feel free to answer or not answer any of the questions, or even answer with 'I don't know'. I do not want to make anyone feel uncomfortable with answering. I'll start by answering my questions underneath.
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> 1. Do you believe your depression is biologically based or more mentally based?
Rach, I believe it is both biological and mental, for me (my mother, aunt, and sister have OCD and depression; I also know my thinking gets pretty screwed up and I have contributed to my depression that way).
> 2. Do you take medications &/or have counselling?
Rach, I take Effexor-XR and Serzone 75 mg/day, and also talk to my pdoc for therapy.> 3. Have you geared your treatment towards what you base your depression on?
Rach, again, my therapy is geared toward decreasing depression and OCD.> 4. If you believe your depression is more mentally based, what events/actions etc. contributed to your depression?
Rach, for me, the "triggers" are often my negative thoughts about myself and my social anxiety, which have antecedents undoubtedly in childhood emotional abuse and events from my marriage (which I perpetuate through my negative self-talk and inactivity).> 5. Do you have any blood-relatives with depression?
Rach, my mother, sister, maternal aunt have depression and OCD.> 6. Do you believe in 'recovery', or do believe in 'remission' (or both)?
Rach, I believe it is possible to keep the depression and OCD in control, but I cannot imagine being in total "remission" for them although that would delightful!> 7. Do you believe you will recover/remiss? (is that the right term?)
Rach, this seems like #6 for me; I would be delighted to be free of depression and OCD, but I'll settle for having them sufficiently controlled that I can function and lead a "normal", productive, and happy life.
> That'll do, I think. Thanks!!
> R
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