[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]E901 wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
[quote]E901 wrote:
[quote]Ct. Rockula wrote:
Why is your therapist so quick ti medicate you? That is one option but what has she tried so far? Anxiety disorders “can” be worked through without MAO’s or SSRI interference.
What have you done so far?[/quote]
Exactly, this is why i wanted some other people’s input. I know that medication for this is given out so easily and i know that it is possible to overcome depression without them. I havent had any medication yet and have just being going to see my therapist once every week or so. [/quote]
I’m worried that she is going after the depression with meds…not the anxiety disorder which IMO should be taken care of with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
How long have you been seeing her? In your post you say youve been depressed for a year but when did the sessions start?[/quote]
Yeah CBT is what im starting now, so far the sessions have mostly just been “identifying the problem” i guess… Honestly, she talked about medication on the very first session which is why I was so skeptical in the first place. I started going to the sessions for about two months. I assume you think I should stick with CBT before going to meds? Thanks for the reply [/quote]
Mentioning meds on the first visit is not a trait of a good therapist. I would suggest doing some doctor shopping. Contact NAMI in your area and ask if they can point you to someone who is more of a talker than a medicator.
You are not locked into one doctor…remember that. That is especially true when it comes to mental health care providers…it is most important to find one who is on the same level as you in terms of approach.
I’m a behavioral guy and believe chemical interference should come into play when all else is exhausted. The fact that the option is already on the table is off putting. To me, it says she’s pigeon holing you and you deserve better.
Think of it this way…taking meds at this point is the equivalent to a guy using dbol after 2 months of learning to work out…make sense?
…fat burners won’t make an obese guy ripped if he is still eating pizzas everyday…get it?
Understand this will take time and work. No pill will erase the abuse you unfortunately endured. Your memories and experiences will always be there. You need to come to terms with them and defeat them first…
In the long run you’ll be better off in my opinion learning tto express things and deal with them positively…vs taking an upper which may not even work…
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sent you a PM