Posted by madison88 on September 11, 2002, at 22:30:40
In reply to Re: Hello- new member, posted by Mal on September 11, 2002, at 21:30:45
Hi, dirty mouthed quilter. that cracks me up. I would see a psychotherapist before trying medication if you choose to look for help. Talking about why you feel you have to be perfect (believe me, i know) and working that out can really help your depression. A psychologist, or psychotherapist, will just talk with you and help you work out some ways to avoid depression. A psychiatrist will prescribe medication, but usually doesn't talk with you that much. If you already know this, sorry. The fact that you have reoccuring episodes of depression means that if you went on an antidepressant, you would probably want to stay on it all the time. it wouldn't take much from what it sounds like. it is really up to you, of course. I would try talking therapy before meds.
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