Posted by Craig Getty on July 10, 2003, at 12:06:47
In reply to Re: Way to go Bob!!, posted by irishcatholic on July 10, 2003, at 11:42:52
Remember that the nature of these diseases/conditions is that they cause us to feel hopeless and distort our perceptions. It's part of it's bag of evil tricks. Just remind yourself that the hopelessness you often feel is another symptom of what you are trying to beat. These are powerful thoughts to overcome, but the reality is that there eventually should be some form of treatment that WILL work for you. Not only are there many types and combinations of medications to try right now, there are even more being developed every year. When I've felt helpless in the past I've found therapy helpful. I don't think for me it is ultimately the answer to my depression, but it helps put things in perspective so I can "regroup my thoughts" and continue fighting.
Hang in there,
Craig
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