Posted by Racer on October 3, 2008, at 16:21:45
In reply to Guys I needs some help from everyone, posted by anthonyg23 on October 3, 2008, at 16:01:26
Well, you may not like my answer very much, but it's one I'd stand by in any venue: it sounds as though some therapy would be your best bet.
The thing is, a lot of that involves behaviors, rather than anything that can be addressed chemically. The habit of seeing the potential roadblocks, and being paralyzed by them, is something which a lot of people who've battled depression for a long time develop. Because it is a habit, a pattern of behavior which is comfortable because of its familiarity, it's something which can be hard to break. And it's not something medication can affect.
Now, a lot of people seem to respond saying, "I don't need therapy -- my problems are all biochemical!" While the origin of the problem probably is biochemical, anyone who has been depressed for any length of time has probably developed some patterns of thought and patterns of behavior along the way which reflect the depressed state. These familiar pathways are often self-sustaining -- because it's so easy to fall into them, it's very difficult to break free of them.
Of course, for someone who's experiencing a first episode of depression, and has found a successful treatment quite easily, most of the above may not apply.
So, my advice is therapy. Find a good therapist, my inclination is always towards psychodynamic, but for the sort of behavioral symptom you're describing CBT would probably also be appropriate.
Best luck, and I do hope you find an effective answer for yourself.
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