Posted by sexylexy on August 2, 2004, at 20:19:24
In reply to Re: How do you know Depression ended?, posted by WAKI on August 2, 2004, at 18:10:25
Hey WAKI,
I am a therapist although of course I do not know enough information about you to give you a proper diagnoses. It sounds like you have Dysthymic Disorder. If you are not familar with that, it is a depression that is mild and last long periods of time...like you said 20 years. It also seems to be a more physically draining form of depression. What meds are you on? The thing about therapy, it is a really good thing if you can afford it or find someone who gives it for free, community centers ect. If you have been depressed for 20 years the actual way you think has been harmed so even if you don't have like a traumatic issue you need "therapy" for, you and your therapist can re-train you to think more positively and be productive. Also a drug like Wellbutrin for extra motivation and energy along or Provigil which is $$$ but will be paid for if you have a sleeping disorder. Anyway, for me, I think I would not be depressed when I stop worring about becoming depressed again...I am sure everyone is different...also depression has been very physcial for me, I just don't feel like myself... When that falls back into place I know the nightmare will be over!!
Best of luck!!
LExy
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