[Lika Li]

Hi guys,

Can I apply theraphy methods by myself? How to get self-knowledge by myself? Reading book, seeing methods on net etc...

Thanks

[arundelle]

I'd start by studying mindfulness. What it does is let you detach a little bit, just long enough to analyze your feelings to see if they are truly accurate or not.

[gayleggg]

I would find it hard to do self therapy due to the fact that I depend on the one on one contact with another person. I rely on my therapist to guide me when my thinking gets faulty. He helps keep me centered, however, I do believe that you can gain a lot of incite by reading on your own, which helps send you in the right direction.

Best wishes, Gayle
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[regretful]

I found the book The Depression Cure by Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. to be very helpful in understanding depression and learning ways in which to manage it.

[vital]

Originally Posted by Lika Li

Hi guys,

Can I apply theraphy methods by myself? How to get self-knowledge by myself? Reading book, seeing methods on net etc...

Thanks

Yes Lika,

Here is something you can do

http://egg.bu.edu/~youssef/SNAP_CLUB...0164151576.pdf

and there are many more good things to do like exercise and meditation which are great for you whether you are depressed or not:

http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html

- vital

[wa(o)rrior]

Hi

Apart from medication and therapy, self-help is very good option. it gives you more insight about the problem. also it gives us a satisfaction that we are trying on our own to overcome it. make sure you read self help books and if reading is difficult try listening to audiobooks. watch videos on different therapy like Yoga, Tai chi, Qigong, EFT, Acupressure, Progressive muscle Relaxation(PMR), Breathing Exercise, Meditation.

As somebody mentioned above "The Depression Cure by Stephen Ilardi" is a wonderful read. also try workbooks by David D. Burns which involves mind techniques to practice. try laughter therapy( i make it a point to watch "Just for laugh gags" daily)
try adopting a pet, humans can't match them in showing unconditional love.