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Posted by Cass on January 31, 2001, at 19:47:20
I have these periods when I ruminate on the negatives and potential negatives of my life. I dwell on the hurts and betrayals I have experienced and feel miserable. I'm in one of those. Feedback welcome. I'm on my regular antidepressant, Celexa.
Posted by AndrewB on January 31, 2001, at 23:09:24
In reply to Ruminations, posted by Cass on January 31, 2001, at 19:47:20
Antipsychotics at low doses are often effctive for ruminations. Amisulpride and Zyprexa are examples of such antipsychotics.
AndrewB
Posted by ChrisK on February 1, 2001, at 4:35:52
In reply to Ruminations, posted by Cass on January 31, 2001, at 19:47:20
I had the same problem - constantly obsessing on death and suicide. The only thing that got my thinking back to normal was Zyprexa. I've been taking it for quite a while now and it's helped me a lot.
> I have these periods when I ruminate on the negatives and potential negatives of my life. I dwell on the hurts and betrayals I have experienced and feel miserable. I'm in one of those. Feedback welcome. I'm on my regular antidepressant, Celexa.
Posted by danf on February 1, 2001, at 9:32:48
In reply to Re: Ruminations, posted by ChrisK on February 1, 2001, at 4:35:52
Basically your problem is that your med regimen is not effective..
You need to discuss this at length with your treating Pdoc.
Posted by shellie on February 1, 2001, at 12:04:47
In reply to Re: Ruminations, posted by danf on February 1, 2001, at 9:32:48
Excessive ruminations can be altered by perhaps increasing your meds or adding a medication that has been suggested.
Also, though, cognitive therapy works really well as an adjunct to the meds. If there are two ways to look at something, one good, one bad, cognitive therapy can help you focus on the good. I think that is a problem that we all have, to learn to steer some of our feelings toward the positive. It is amazing how our tendency in depression is always back to the bad, even though good stuff and happened, and more good stuff with happen. It's not the pollyanna theory--just that there often are several ways to look at the same thing. FWIW, Shellie
Posted by natg on February 1, 2001, at 13:05:33
In reply to Re: Ruminations, posted by shellie on February 1, 2001, at 12:04:47
I'll have to agree w/ Shellie. Finding the right meds for me has completely changed my attitude.
Therapy has helped tremendously as well.Good Luck,
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> Excessive ruminations can be altered by perhaps increasing your meds or adding a medication that has been suggested.
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> Also, though, cognitive therapy works really well as an adjunct to the meds. If there are two ways to look at something, one good, one bad, cognitive therapy can help you focus on the good. I think that is a problem that we all have, to learn to steer some of our feelings toward the positive. It is amazing how our tendency in depression is always back to the bad, even though good stuff and happened, and more good stuff with happen. It's not the pollyanna theory--just that there often are several ways to look at the same thing. FWIW, Shellie
Posted by LauraD on February 1, 2001, at 17:37:12
In reply to Ruminations, posted by Cass on January 31, 2001, at 19:47:20
Try to keep fresh grass under your feet.
I know it's hard to realize that you're a dunce without screwing up your self image...But I think that's the first step-- to remember that we're human and falliable. We screw up.. a lot. Everyone does. Some people try to act like they don't. They're usually the most insecure of all of us.We're all in the same boat in this life. I just try to keep moving forward. (doesn't always work but it's something to shoot for.)
much luck
Posted by San on February 10, 2001, at 11:30:13
In reply to Re: Ruminations, posted by LauraD on February 1, 2001, at 17:37:12
> Try to keep fresh grass under your feet.
> I know it's hard to realize that you're a dunce without screwing up your self image...But I think that's the first step-- to remember that we're human and falliable. We screw up.. a lot. Everyone does. Some people try to act like they don't. They're usually the most insecure of all of us.
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> We're all in the same boat in this life. I just try to keep moving forward. (doesn't always work but it's something to shoot for.)
> much luck>One thing that has helped me SO much is thought-stopping. As soon as I recognize that I have started in the downward spiral of ruminating and negativistic thinking, I force myself to stop immediately. I then force myself to think of something else-ANYTHING else--maybe future plans, work, reading a book, or even something as simple as what I will have for dinner. It has truly saved me so much grief and pain and gallons of tears!!!!!! Good luck---San
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