Posted by sid on February 2, 2002, at 13:48:44
In reply to severe depression » Elizabeth, posted by sid on February 2, 2002, at 12:30:39
> >(BTW, I think that what cognitive-behavioral psychologists like to call "cognitive distortions" are more often a result of depression than a cause of it.)
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> I agree with you on this. My therapists did not stick to CBT liek a recipe book. Unfortunately, that's a lot of what people's experience has been, from what I read here.Oooops; these are 2 different things and should have been written in 2 paragraphs.
1- I agree with you about the distortions possibly being a result more than a cause. Although I think it may be different for different people. For example, my sister has completely distorted thinking but she does not seem to be in depression. She is definitely over anxious though. Could it cause depression at some point? I am not sure. I almost hope so, so it gives her an opportunity to correct it. Right now she does not feel miserable enough to do talk therapy or CBT. Depression increses those distorted thoughts in those who have them. And creates them in those who are initially rational (apart for 1 issue, I am pretty rational (mathematically-oriented mind) but depression made me a mess of guilt and distorted thoughts and behavior).2- My therapists did not stick to CBT like a recipe book. Unfortunately, that's a lot of what people's experience has been, from what I read here. I guess I was lucky in finding some balance there too.
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