Posted by emme on February 16, 2009, at 6:25:48
In reply to Re: What psychiatry has done for me » emme, posted by seldomseen on February 10, 2009, at 17:39:14
> Wonderful post.
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> One I totally empathize and agree with. Prozac enabled me to finish my degree, but I will also point out that both of us were/are in psychotherapy. Medications + therapy, a multi-pronged apporach, IMO is the best way to treat this chronic condition.
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> SeldomHi Seldom,
Yes, psychotherapy has been very helpful for me in surviving the severe depression and for other issues. Depression leaves a lot of debris in its wake and a good therapist can help you put the pieces back together.
Until I had adequate medication in place, the therapy was to a large degree "life support". Once the depression eased up a bit, I could gain other benefits from it as well.
Unfortunately, the fact still remains that if I am not on the right medication, I become terribly depressed and anxious again. Quickly. But when in remission, I can then use some of the wisdom my therapists have helped me gain.
emme
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