[spoiltmom]

I take my meds, try to eat right and run 2-3 miles a day. Funny thing, running does not seem to help it at all. It helps my weight yes, but it doesn't lift my mood.

I'm thinking about trying to find a good therapist now. My Pdoc doesn't do therapy, just med management.

Oh and one more thing, I've lost 85 pounds and I thought for SURE that would cure my depression. It hasn't. I look amazing and still feel horrible

[Leed]

I have to give therapy two thumbs up, since I was in therapy off and on most of my adult life. It really has helped me immensely! I got rid of a lot of resentments, anger, hurt that I had carried around for years, and actually didn't even realize it. I knew something was wrong, but couldn't really put my finger on it.

When I "graduated" from therapy I felt so FREE and the depression had mostly lifted, although I still require medications since I have clinical depression. But it made a world of difference.

So I have to recommend it. Since you're on meds, have lost an AMAZING 85lbs, run every day and eat right -- then therapy is called for. Make sure you find a therapist that you "click" with too. That makes a difference. God bless and best of luck! Keep us posted??? Hugs, Lee

[AngelWolf3]

I agree with Leed! I don't think I can add anything to that! (except that I have not graduated yet, lol) Therapy is kinda helping but I think I am at the beginning stages where it is yucky before it gets better.

Congratulations on the weight loss, too by the way!!!!

[minefield]

What about looking at a CBT (cognative behavoural therapy) there are many online courses you can take online. This may help you identify what your trouble is, i would say self image is not it so dig deeper...

[regretful]

I am reading a good book about getting past depression now. It's called The Depression Cure by Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. http://thedepressioncurebook.com/ . I have not gotten into the six steps that he talks about yet, but will soon...Your idea about finding a good therapist is right on. Psychiatrists are generally, in my expereince, med managers. Psychologists and Social Workers are the ones who can spend the 50 minute hour with you. In my previous bout with depression, I took meds only and did okay; but the depression returned with a vengance. Now I'm back on meds but also in therapy and seem to be making what I hope to be better progress. Best wishes to you.

[spoiltmom]

How does therapy help? I mean, what exactly does it do for you? Does that make sense??

[regretful]

Therapy helps me in many ways. I am able to talk with someone about what it is that contributed to my depression. We identify thinking errors that are so prevalent in depression - for instance, I have learned that when I am depressed I have a tendency to view even the smallest inconvenience as a catastrophe. It is really helpful to have that non-judgemental person who will give you what Rogers referred to as unconditional positive regard.

[alone in the world]

some days it is hard to get the depression to take a back seat, but staying active does work. find something that is meaningful that gives you great pleasure and makes you feel as if you are giving something back. Of course I to advocate for therapy because I have learned stuff about myself that I never would have guessed and have a better understanding of my family dynamic. Plus my T is there after hours when things do fall apart. just keep looking for answers and reaching out, so many people with so many good ideas.

Originally Posted by spoiltmom

I take my meds, try to eat right and run 2-3 miles a day. Funny thing, running does not seem to help it at all. It helps my weight yes, but it doesn't lift my mood.

I'm thinking about trying to find a good therapist now. My Pdoc doesn't do therapy, just med management.

Oh and one more thing, I've lost 85 pounds and I thought for SURE that would cure my depression. It hasn't. I look amazing and still feel horrible

depression is impartial....funny thing it's weird like that.

it will not hesitate to diminish and not just a little bit even!

it will undermine everything it's like from another world!

this is the most damaging aspect of it!

....and just goes to prove that depression is an 'intruder' in our lives. it defies us everything that holds us together it dis-assembles.

this is the tragedy and hence the compounding effect and the seriously difficult ability to convey to others, exactly WHY I am falling apart!

WOW...it's too much but it's not us not the real us....it's a crisis it needs attention and quickly and gently .

monkey