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Re: Atypical Depression?

Posted by baseball55 on March 20, 2013, at 19:53:44

In reply to Atypical Depression?, posted by damnthislife on March 20, 2013, at 13:34:51

Atypical depression generally involves sleeping a lot and a lot of suicidal ideation. Typical depression usually means insomnia. So it sounds like atypical depression. I can relate. I went through a period where I barely got out of bed for two months, rarely showered, didn't eat or drink more than absolutely necessary. Was completely vegetative. Fortunately, for me (though this doesn't sound fortunate), I was extremely suicidal and eventually attempted suicide. I ended up in a hospital for a month, after which my p-doc (who was also my therapist), insisted I find a DBT therapist. I did and the three of us met and agreed she would be my primary therapist. I have found DBT invaluable. I have not been hospitalized in two years, have not been bed-ridden for more than a few days in two years, have managed a whole summer off (I'm a teacher and have summers off, which always made my depression worse) without getting depressed.

Drugs help, but I believe DBT and CBT therapy helps more. Studies confirm this. Drugs without therapy are barely more effective than placebos. Find a DBT or CBT therapist and make a committment to work hard at it and stay alive for a year. You have nothing to lose.


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