Thanks everyone. The depression had me in an iron grip last weekend but for the moment it's receded and I'm doing okay. I know it'll be back again, of course; it usually hits when I least expect it and sends me into a hard spiral that can last days or weeks.
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Originally Posted by basicgoodness
I am sorry you are suffering so much. Have you tried different medications? I was in the same place you are about two years ago and I found that adding Abilify to my other meds helped me to climb out of the hole.
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I've been on Viibryd for several months. Seemed to be working for a while, deadened my senses more than anything, which was fine with me. I think the effectiveness is wearing off though, I can't imagine that the drug is working if I'm feeling the way I have lately. I'll be seeing my psychiatrist soon and will see what he recommends.
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Originally Posted by Singer47
Sorry to hear this (((Daystorm))). What kind of therapy did you try? You know there is not only one kind of therapy? Is it an idea to read a bit about different therapy forms and chose another one than the one that didn't help?
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It's cognitive therapy. I've been trying to change my perceptions, the way I look at people and the world. Hard for me to imagine I can change though. I think medication is my only hope.
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From your description of your therapy session it sounds like you do have something that is hurting you that you want to get out but are unable... Something that you are "unable to scratch the surface". I think it is worth trying to get that out, it might be your path toward some wellness or at least doing better. Can you discuss with your T that there is something you are unable to talk about... Maybe they can help make you more comfortable. Or maybe try to find someone else, another T, who you are more comfortable talking to about this? Finding some way to get help with this issue might be a key.
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I'm strongly attracted to my T which doesn't help things. Can't talk to her about it though. Beyond even that, I have trouble articulating to her exactly why I feel so hopeless and upset. If depression were logical it could beaten down with logical arguments, but it isn't is it? It's an evil disease that won't be knocked down by an hour per week of talking about it.