Posted by Greg on July 31, 2000, at 7:03:04
In reply to Some questions for everyone about depression, posted by Rach on July 31, 2000, at 0:46:53
> Okay, I've gotten myself into a bit of a curious mood, and so I just have lots of general questions for everyone. Feel free to answer or not answer any of the questions, or even answer with 'I don't know'. I do not want to make anyone feel uncomfortable with answering. I'll start by answering my questions underneath.
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> 1. Do you believe your depression is biologically based or more mentally based?I think mine is definitely more mentally based although it's certainly had some physical ramifications.
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> 2. Do you take medications &/or have counselling?I take 4 meds, Tegretol, Desipramine, Ambien (when needed)and Neurontin. I'm being tapered off the Prozac right now. I will be entering therapy soon.
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> 3. Have you geared your treatment towards what you base your depression on?Primarily, but I hope the addition of therapy is going to take the treatment to a higher level and help me to deal with some old issues.
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> 4. If you believe your depression is more mentally based, what events/actions etc. contributed to your depression?Although I believe I've had depression and anxiety for many years, I chose to ignore it. The use of narcotics for a recent back surgery I believe triggered the current onset. I was originally diagnosed w/ Clinical Depression, but that diagnosis has been changed.
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> 5. Do you have any blood-relatives with depression?I believe many of my relatives have depression, but myself and my sister are the only ones who ever seeked treatment.
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> 6. Do you believe in 'recovery', or do believe in 'remission' (or both)?I feel that the term "recovery" infers the ability to make a decision to recover. I am a recovering alcoholic/addict. I've recovered from surgeries. I am am very reluctant to use that term in relation to depression, I don't feel like that decision is mine to make.
I've seen Cancer and Leukemia patient go into "remission". Perhaps this is possible for depression too. I don't know.
I feel that if I can get up in the morning and function with my family, friends, and do my job, I've been give a "reprieve" That's how i feel today, who knows what tomorrow will bring....
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> 7. Do you believe you will recover/remiss? (is that the right term?)God, I hope so!!! If I can't believe that things can at least get better, it seems kind of useless to try.
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> That'll do, I think. Thanks!!
> RRach, these were some very thoughtful and insightful questions! They really made me think! Thanks for doing that. Today I don't have to be blissfully ignorant. I hope today brings you some peace and happiness!
Hugs,
Greg
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