Posted by Racer on December 5, 2004, at 10:36:25
In reply to assertiveness and meds, posted by jonh kimble on December 5, 2004, at 2:46:24
I've found that therapy does help, as does having my depression in remission, and having my anxiety within normal limits. Yes, while you're first practicing being more assertive, saying no, etc, it will feel cruel. Personally, I never feel as if I've murdered anyone's family, though -- just as though I've kicked their dog :-P
For me, the anti depressant drugs have made it possible for the therapy to help me learn new behaviors. So, I can't say that one or the other alone is enough, because they weren't for me. I've needed both.
Hope that helps.
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