Posted by pullmarine on October 12, 2000, at 0:54:23
In reply to Cures for Depression?, posted by LizG on October 7, 2000, at 16:13:48
> I have read several articles which point out that a lot of depression is NOT chemical.
Most depressions will disappear with or without treatment within four months. As for the chemical part, we're large living test tubes full of chemicals. Ultimatly everything we see, feel or go through is chmical. and yes, there are many non-pharmaceutical ways of overcoming depression.
Here's a few:
1. Get laid. it's the best upper in the world.
2. Do something wild fun and impulsive.
3. take a depression test (this one is harder)and reverse each statement. for instance:"I have no idea where I'll be in five years.
a. don't agree
b agree
c strongly agree"Reverse each of the statements in the test (ie, I know where i'll be in five years. In five yeras i wil .......) and write a paragraph or so for each, and try to make plans to reach those goals. If you're really down, this excercise might take several days, but it will help you get out of the funk very quickly. Ultimatly it doesn't matter if you change those goals in the long-run or not.
4. try to remember a time in your life when you felt really good. concentrate on that moment everyday for five minutes and try to remember every detail. If you're really down. remembering such a time could take a couple of days. don't give up.
5. Set small goals for yourself.
6 gradually work yourself into a routine and stick to it no matter what.
this data is available in many books.love,
john
john
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> Does anyone agree that it can be cured without drugs and that doctors prescribe them because it is 'the easy way out'??
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> thoughts please
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