Posted by SLS on April 26, 2005, at 18:34:04
In reply to Re: Keppra » SLS, posted by theo on April 26, 2005, at 8:29:12
> > Hi Theo.
> >
> > I'm still thinking...
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > I want to reiterate what Diane said. I have an enormous amount of respect for the strength you have shown to maintain your sobriety in the face of other adversities.
> >
> > My knee-jerk reaction after reading your post is that you might benefit most from CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy). This does not obviate the need for pharmacotherapy, but would address true psychological issues that a medication will not be able to help with.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
> I agree, but since I quit taking meds, my interest to go to therapy or do anything for that matter is pretty flat. It's like I need something (med) to bridge the gap and help me "feel" like going forward.
>
> I'm a dealer for a high end furniture company and was awarded a bid yesterday for about decent commission. I didn't even feel good about that!!! This worries me because I can't seem to feel excited about anything it seems.
That sounds like a bona-fide biological depression to me. Loss of interest, motivation, and reward. You are right in thinking that it would be more productive to engage in CBT without the depression getting in the way. Therefore, it is logical to attack the depression first. If you hit the bullseye, you can move forward. However, if you don't hit the bullseye, you might benefit from trying to move forward with the CBT anyway. Progress would be slow, but it would still help to chip away at your fears and inhibitions.How did you respond to Parnate?
- Scott
poster:SLS
thread:487624
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20050423/msgs/489995.html