Posted by Ted_Brossnan on March 25, 2005, at 6:41:25
In reply to Re: What is going on?, posted by mike13 on March 25, 2005, at 2:10:51
Have you just switched form other medicines?! For my SA I once was taking couple of medicinces together. I felt actually much better when I discontinued all. But I was not depressed at the time. I sense you have a harsh period now, so I can't really say what is right to do. But one possibility is that if your body has been exposed to many medicines over long period it might be thtat your brain is just worn out. Can't you start with less Parnate?
I live over the continent and my heart is with you, if you where here I would have suggested seeing a psychology student at faculty. They cost you nothing plus that we have much more capacity to express understanding to the patients we see, clearly much more than a one 30 years in the field!! and possibly closer to your age?!
I think sleeping is important. Get some 7 hours sleep. Take an aid. Possible to exercise?
I been depressed really bad once. What I learned and got confirmation for at school is just gather together all the little forces you have now and just DO the things you feel you have no energy for, or see very darkly about but rationally you know they might help.
The little things can do great things, believe me. With my SA which involve isolation I feel that short interactions can do much for my general feeling and well being.
I was very impressed with your post the other day. You expressed your free will at its highest. Hold on there, because I know for many of the patients I will see they will have big difficulty in that one. Personally i thinks it's the strongest healer. In fact it was free will that saved William James (The father of American Psychology) from the downs of his depression at a time when no antidepressant existed. He became such a huge inspiration after that that many psychologists would rate him as number 1 all time psychologist (at least historically). The best psychologist is one who already suffered, I think.
Take care and wish you all good.
Ted.
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