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Dec 05, 2012, 04:56 PM
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I have fought with clinical depression for over 10 years. Meds have given some
relief. I have seen many therapists during this time but have not been able to connect with any of them. So now I have a negative feeling for them. Has anyone out there, with clinical depression, tried cognitive therapy? If so I would appreciate any feedback about your experience. Lenard |
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Dec 06, 2012, 05:36 PM
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Hello & Welcome, Lenard!
Cognitive-behavioral therapy has played a minor role in the treatment of my depression. Unfortunately, neither therapy nor antidepressant meds have had much effect on me. If what I read is true, however, talk therapy is helpful for many.
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Dec 06, 2012, 05:48 PM
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I find some parts of cognitive therapy helpful, but too much of it leaves me feeling attacked. I prefer psychodynamic therapy. It's very personal, though. I'd give it a chance if nothing else has worked. If you have the money, what do you have to loose?
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Dec 06, 2012, 09:05 PM
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I was doing CBT before I had my breakdown and a little bit after. It is helpful but now I need something more intensive. Right now I'm in an outpatient group psychotherapy program for depression/anxiety. When I'm done with the program I am going back to my therapist to continue CBT and also some EMDR.
Hope you find the therapist that you click with.
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Dec 07, 2012, 07:16 PM
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Dec 11, 2012, 04:46 PM
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According to studies CBT has a good success rate and depression is one of the most if not the most treatable of mental illnesses. I wish you well. Keep us posted  PS - Also from what I understand if CBT doesn't work with one therapist that doesn't mean it won't work with a different therapist. Everyone has different abilities of relating to clients and specialties.
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Dec 11, 2012, 07:53 PM
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What I've found is no one skill is a cure all, but a mix of them will often net the best results. Talking to yourself and reassuring yourself like friend or ally works well. Replacing negative thoughts with positive "cognitive therapy", pushing your emotions away, looking at and analyzing emotions. And often the most effective course of action is focusing on conscious activities, which involve your senses or analytical thought "math, speech", etc. Honing these conscious skills can often reduce these corresponding negative effects. For instance honing you hearing skills to separate sounds "like instruments from your favorite song" can help avoid sounds that may confuse the subconscious, contributing to audio hallucinations.
I see this as guerrilla warfare, so I use every tactic, trick or cheat to my advantage.
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