Posted by beckett2 on October 31, 2017, at 19:40:54
In reply to Re: thinking of making a change, posted by baseball55 on October 31, 2017, at 19:10:01
baseball, since you're here, may I ask about your use of Abilify-- as in how you use it and to what effect?
(Apologies to Melusine--, I would answer, but I don't have the experience.)
> > How do you account for the reduction in time spent in depression since your 4-year bout?
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> > - Scott
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> Partly a good response to parnate and lamictal - also able to use abilify on a prn basis, since I can't tolerate it long-term. Partly DBT, which taught me coping skills. Partly psych-dynamic therapy which helped me deal with emotional issues (I think depression itself is biological, but emotional issues give it themes and content - for me, extreme suicidality and hopelessness that I will never be cared for - the result of childhood violence and neglect. Partly 12-step groups, which gave me a caring community who've come to my aid whenever I've been really depressed.
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