Posted by zenhussy on February 8, 2007, at 21:34:42
In reply to we all hurt. some manage. some don't. » zenhussy, posted by Declan on February 8, 2007, at 17:50:55
>>>That's it, isn't it.
If we wish to improve the survival rate, maybe the best we can do is to look after each other and ourselves.<<so what can be done? in therapy we've learned many skills that we employ so as to not seek that final exit with the gusto that depression gives it....for us anyway. meds play a huge role for us as well so can't go forward w/o a mention of their role. therapy can be enough for some and that's great if so........others need meds in order to get to a place where they're even open enough for therapy and to learn different ways of coping with grief, pain, anguish, etc.
the steady hand of a trusted therapist can do much good when the client is willing to do the work and sponge up all the helpful things no matter how minute.
it is strange to go from such deep depression where contracts with pdoc and therapist were necessary to progress as living was the goal and if we wern't willing to even give it a go then why should they work with me? ya know? at the time it was insulting and degrading and all that but now in hindsight it makes sense and was wise of them both to do.
how do you look after yourself? and others?
we mail some, call others, and a few bits here and there to keep sane and alive....that's some of what we do. and we look back on writings to help gauge where we're at with regards to certain topics as our views have shifted radically over the years with a healthier mind (for now) and much work in therapy.
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