Posted by JennyR on June 9, 2001, at 21:43:29
In reply to Can one think their way out of major depression?, posted by Glenn Fagelson on June 9, 2001, at 0:57:53
I don't think you can "think your way out of depression" but maybe she meant what the cognitive therapy people, and others, say - to catch any negative thinking and try to turn it around. I know I often put a negative spin on things that others might put a positive spin on. The negative thoughts go along with the depressed mood which go along with the physical side (sleep, eating, energy). One approach is to deal with the negative thoughts.
But the God stuff seems pretty out there for a therapist. But self-love - not a bad thing to strive for. But medication is important too if it helps.
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