Posted by fairywings on June 5, 2006, at 14:20:59
In reply to Severly depressed, cognitive approach not working, posted by Reggie BoStar on June 4, 2006, at 14:32:16
Hi Reggie,
You didn't say whether you'd been working with your T very long or not. Asking her to change approaches might work....I guess some are able to do it, some not. My old T was CBT, but I told him I didn't want CBT, so although he changed a lot of things, he didn't change his basic way of doing things...which was good because he really challenged me....which might not work for you. Mu current T has changed a lot of things, which is probably why I work better with him. I don't have to fit his mold. Like others said, you didn't mention meds, diet, exercise...other factors that might have an effect.
If you're not opposed to being around people,even though it's hard, and you're not opposed to vol. work...is it possible you could raise Pilot dogs or something? Although it might not give you a sense of satisfaction...it might. Who knows what might bring us out of depression, or when it might happen.
I hope you find something that will give you meaning.
fw
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