Posted by Bob on January 1, 2012, at 19:55:37
In reply to Re: A couple questions for Scott (SLS) » Bob, posted by SLS on January 1, 2012, at 5:23:47
> Hi Bob.
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> Happy New Year.
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> > You mentioned awhile back about using CBT for rumination problems
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> I don't know how much CBT helps for ruminations. CBT is good at reducing old patterns of negative thinking. It also helps to serve as a counterweight to neutralize the negative thoughts and feelings generated by a depressed brain. It requires constant reality checking. It becomes a good habit after awhile, but it does take practice.Do you know any sites on the web that would be good to read about it?
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> > Also, have you had any lasting side effects from Abilify?
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> Weight gain - 50 pounds worth. Abilify doesn't start out producing weight gain immediately. It is latent and insidious. It just doesn't seem to reach a plateau. I really didn't watch what I ate as I gained the weight. It took a few years to gain the weight. I think if I had been aware of this being a side-effect, I would have changed my eating habits proactively.
>I am sorry to hear that. My personal experience has been that certain drugs I've taken make it almost impossible to avoid overeating, binge eating, and extreme suger/carb cravings. I could hold out for a few days here and there, but in the long run I always come out on the short end.
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> - Scott
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