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depression: first step towards help?
- Thread starter xcental34x
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Congratulations on taking that first step! Keep us updated on the situation, and good luck with the medication.
- Apr 13, 2006
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Congratulations on putting yourself out here and taking the first steps and risks.
My only advice is to be patient. I have a lot of friends who have been through this (and i've been through it in a minor league way). getting the best help is a challenge. There aren't that many great therapists, and it can be work to find one who's great for you. It's worth it if you go that route.
And realize there's a lot we don't know about depression. Everyone's an expert in their particular training, but they're not an expert in your exact circumstances. Person A will prescribe the latest antidepressant, person B will want ask you to recite every detail of your childhood, person C will hypnotize you, person D will invite you to bible study. One of these people may have the answer, but only you can know which one.
The advice to talk to your family ... both for support and for depression history ... is a fantastic start.
My only advice is to be patient. I have a lot of friends who have been through this (and i've been through it in a minor league way). getting the best help is a challenge. There aren't that many great therapists, and it can be work to find one who's great for you. It's worth it if you go that route.
And realize there's a lot we don't know about depression. Everyone's an expert in their particular training, but they're not an expert in your exact circumstances. Person A will prescribe the latest antidepressant, person B will want ask you to recite every detail of your childhood, person C will hypnotize you, person D will invite you to bible study. One of these people may have the answer, but only you can know which one.
The advice to talk to your family ... both for support and for depression history ... is a fantastic start.
Depression is also a chemical thing. When you feel down your body makes "down" chemicals ( I can't remember their names). They stop you doing things which makes you feel - depressed. Also Depression make you start trying to "fix" things quickly, or run away (drink, drugs). You hang all your hopes on less and less plausable plans. This is how loan sharks can feed on you.
The key is not to start making higher and higher targets for yourself - you're bound to fail if you do that, and how will you feel? you got it.
Deffinatly seek professional help. This is a common thing that no-one talks about. Get out of bed, keep youself looking your best. Go out walking, smile, say good morning to strangers.
Good luck
The key is not to start making higher and higher targets for yourself - you're bound to fail if you do that, and how will you feel? you got it.
Deffinatly seek professional help. This is a common thing that no-one talks about. Get out of bed, keep youself looking your best. Go out walking, smile, say good morning to strangers.
Good luck
