Posted by KaraS on August 21, 2005, at 16:13:39
In reply to Re: Hey folks, it's not just the MEDS » DoYouKnowHim?, posted by Emme on August 21, 2005, at 8:40:35
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> - Therapy is good for many. Maybe even most. I wouldn't make a blanket statement that everyone needs it.
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> - I have benefitted from CBT and could continue to benefit. I won't negate the value of counseling. I have also been surprised at how much negative, distorted thinking has floated away when the meds work well. My thinking needs less "adjustment". I believe such a change in thinking is every bit real and valid as improvement from talk therapy.
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> - As someone pointed out, some don't need calming. They need perking up.
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> - Possible uses of therapy (mostly already stated, but I'll go ahead and register my opinion).
> 1) Dealing with your baggage. Heck, half the population could probably use that, depressed or not.
> 2) Managing psychosocial stressors in your everyday life. Also, managing the basics of living when you are in a bad way. That might not require continued therapy if you feel you've gotten the hang of good coping skills.
> 3) I agree with everyone else about coping with the mess and stress created by your disorder.
> 4) Keeping tabs on you. Having someone with a practiced eye keep track of your ups and downs, alert your pdoc if you're heading downhill, and provide input that might be helpful for diagnosis. I have found this to be very important.
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> - I believe that meds without therapy is realistic for some. It may be most realistic after becoming stabilized on appropriate meds (or being able to discontinue meds) and/or after having had some support in therapy for any of the above reasons.
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Yours was a really good post too. Succinct yet dead on.k
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