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Originally Posted by DechanDawa
I would like to hear from those who are pulling out of depression and anxiety without medication or therapy. I am committed to doing this even if difficult but I have days when I am not sure it is possible. Most days I think it is possible but very difficult....Any specific feedback on how others have coped - especially if not on medication - will be helpful. I specifically need to break the worry-loop. Thank you.
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Hi DechanDawa,
Congratulation to you on quitting smoking! That is a big achievement already and it suggests to me that you will succeed in this as well.
I pulled out of depression myself without medication or therapy and it wasn't even difficult or requiring will power. You can see, for instance, how well this worked for Freewilled here
http://forums.psychcentral.com/4715237-post156.html
To try this, see the top of that thread or these notes
http://egg.bu.edu/~youssef/SNAP_CLUB/BA.pdf
This is what I think is the best overall plan
http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html
including lots of healthy things to try like exercise, meditation and dietary improvement that have worked for others.
I think you are on a better course now and actually have a better chance of escaping from depression this way than with the standard "meds+therapy" route.
- vital