Posted by john51 on August 19, 2009, at 15:17:37
In reply to Re: Alternatives to medication?, posted by SLS on August 19, 2009, at 14:48:44
> > > > I realize that this forum is about medication, but I am wondering if anyone has had any success without meds. I am talking about psychotherapy, meditation, hypnosis.....and "changing the way you think to change your life"
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> > > What condition are you looking to treat?
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> > Depression, anxiety and avoidant personality disorder
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> I think you might want to investigate CBT. I found it very helpful, even though it did nothing for my bipolar depression. It helped with anxiety and social anxiety. I find that the depression itself causes me to avoid people unless I employ CBT. It is very hard, as I feel very inhibited around people when I am feeling at my worst. For me, these things seem to disappear when my bipolar condition improves.
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> Have you asked your questions on the Psychology board or Alternative board? You will get a lot more feedback there.
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> Good luck.
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> - ScottHey, thanks a lot Scott!! I will check those other boards!
John
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