Posted by SLS on December 2, 2009, at 19:56:35
In reply to Re: Mindfulness Reduces Depressive Negative Thoughts » SLS, posted by TherapyGirl on December 2, 2009, at 18:14:32
> It is interesting. Thanks for sharing it. I'm trying like h*ll to get better at some of this kind of stuff, with slow, slow results.
It is definitely something that takes time and practice to be able to use it consistency and produce results. You might be able to find out more about the technique by looking into Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
> Is it working for you?
I guess that depends upon what your expectations are.
I have been using this type of approach for a long time. I wouldn't expect it to necessarily produce a diminution of a biological depression, but it does make it less damaging to one's psyche. That's the point of the research. Depression feeds on itself and makes things worse and worse. Depression brings negative thoughts which in turn brings on a more severe depression. MBCT can moderate this vicious cycle and make the depression more tolerable.
> How are you?Thanks for asking.
:-)
I am very disappointed. My depression is still moderate-severe. I had some good results initially from adding lithium. However, the improvement didn't last, despite increasing the dosage. I am trying to accept having to live with this beast indefinitely.
- Scott
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