Posted by Glenn Fagelson on June 10, 2001, at 0:34:56
In reply to Re: Can one think their way out of major depression?, posted by JennyR on June 9, 2001, at 21:43:29
> 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.Thanks again, JennyR!
Maybe, I had better clarify myself. My
therapist thinks that my depression will
lift more & more, the better that I can
align myself with the peace and love of
God. She is my spiritual counselor in that
sense. She feels that the more I feel the
love of God, the more I will begin to be
able to love myself. I do not want to get
into religion here because I do not know
what your faith is; hence, I would not want
to offend you. I know how strong an issue
religion is to many people. There is one
book that I have just read; it is called
"Conversations with God". It is not a
religious book, but rather a spiritual book.
It might be a very good book for you to read
in light of your marriage and the struggles
you are having with it. This is just a
suggestion. "Conversations with God" is
3 volumes long and can be checked out of
any library. The author is Neale Donald
Walsh (or Walsch). I found the book to be
very enlightening; and, in some ways, it has
changed my outlook on life. If you do read
it, tell me what you think. Again, Jenny,
thank you for your feedback; therapy is not
an easy thing to go through, is it?Glenn
poster:Glenn Fagelson
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