Posted by violette on August 28, 2010, at 20:46:13
In reply to Remission from depression .. myth? reality?, posted by Maxime on August 28, 2010, at 19:56:38
"Do you think full remission is possible and what does it feel like? Do you think ADs can make everything better?"
I view ADs as temporary. I think psychoanalytic therapy can be a true cure for many, though perhaps not all conditions. I weaned off almost all meds since being in that type of therapy, as my depression was lifted, though need xanax for panic attacks. I'd expect to always need a bottle of xanax in the future just in case as i was always a fearful/anxious person and it can again flare up...but I think for some people, that type of therapy is the only real 'cure' out there. Other therapies only manage symptoms. So yes, I think full remission is possible for many.
Your post didn't seem confusing to me and i thought you expressed yourself clearly.
"I think the meds can bring me to a certain point, but after that it is up to me."
I do agree with that, and a skilled T can guide you along the way.
Your post was very positive.
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