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Posted by shadowmon on June 30, 2004, at 1:35:33
Now, how does one go about therapy for GAD and depression that lives with it? After being put on some remeron in addition to the lexapro which I feel isint going to work out, I am going to see the dr for some psychotherapy. My issues all came about during a medication change. I feel so frozen, like I am scared into inaction. I want to make steps forward but the anxiety of the anxiety and the ensuing depression (which happened this time) have kind of scared me. I dont know if we're going to do past work, but I did indicate to the dr that there is a scared inner child in there (which I think is in part due to my anxiety) Does that make sense at all?
What do you do with that inner child that I speak of? does healing that inner child and becoming more "whole" help? sorry to sound so naieve, but the last time I went through with therapy it was for grief from a divorce (which triggered the whole thing believe it or not) I've never worked on me before.
Posted by nicky847 on June 30, 2004, at 10:47:39
In reply to therapy for anxiety and depression, posted by shadowmon on June 30, 2004, at 1:35:33
Great to hear you are going to therapy that really helps. What you will probably do first is learn some relaxation techniques and anxiety coping techniques to kind of right the ship so to speak. Then after that you can delve into deeper issues.
Posted by Somatization on June 30, 2004, at 21:58:44
In reply to Re: therapy for anxiety and depression, posted by nicky847 on June 30, 2004, at 10:47:39
I understand your apprehension. I too am afraid of what my "inner child" knows. I don't like talking about past horrors. I abhord going to my therapy appointments because of this.
However, I have finally come to the realization that trained professionals are the only people who can offer skills for coping, releasing, and living with what is branded in my memory.
They are also the only people who truly understand and have the training to ask the right questions and to give appropriate advice.
Friends and family want to help, but they tend to say the wrong things sometimes, which can make the situation worse.
I know it is extremely difficult, but you are not alone. From everything I have been through, psychotherapy and or behavioral therapy do help, but it is no cakewalk.
Try to stick with it, I have had results. Best wishes.
Posted by DoYouKnowHim? on July 1, 2004, at 4:45:55
In reply to Re: therapy for anxiety and depression, posted by Somatization on June 30, 2004, at 21:58:44
I have GAD and depression too. Meds offer immediate help in many cases; the long-term answer is changing your thinking patterns. Check out "The Anxiety Handbook" by Edmund Bourne ... great, great book.
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