Posted by sjb on April 30, 2004, at 9:04:04
In reply to Depressed- it's time to give up, posted by Poet on April 29, 2004, at 11:15:21
Oh, my gosh, I've been where you've been many times. I can REALLY relate to what you are going through now. You can't see it now, but you're thoughts are distorted. (Guess we've all read the CBT stuff, in your case, classic "labeling" and "over magnification"). I really urge you to continue therapy. I've thought of quiting many times and, in fact, am now doing a "Chain Analysis" of my history of throwing-iin-the-towel as part of my homework from my therapist. It really made me see how I was magnifying a lot of things, underlying triggers and that beating myself up NEVER helps. I wish I had an answer, esp. to the bingeing, as that is a problem I have struggled with as well. All I can recommend at this point is to stay on your meds (if you are on them, if not, strongly consider going on them), continue therapy, breathe, try to get outside in the sunlight for a walk or, breathe, if a wat feels like too much, just sit outside for a walk feels like to much, just sit outside and listen to the birds, the trees rustling, check out the clouds, etc and breathe. Just for now.
You are not alone. My heart and prayers are with you. Don't give up, you will get better.
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