Posted by robinibor on June 9, 2001, at 18:54:57
In reply to Re: Can one think their way out of major depression? » kazoo, posted by Wendy B. on June 9, 2001, at 13:20:00
I agree Wendy. I just didn't have the guts to come out and say it, just beating around the bush. (Hey, I like that term. It reminds me of a very funny website I just got that was very political. Maybe I'll dig it up and send it.)
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> Whoah! How come we're not all telling Glenn to RUN, not walk, away from a therapist who talks God, and who believes he can WILL away depression? Wow.
> There's a difference between accepting the depression that life has dealt us, like bad cards in a card game. But please, don't give us the old "pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps" mentality. It just doesn't work like that.
> Yes, you need to go to therapy and take your meds, and cope with life as best you can. But Glenn, don't beleve this therapist for a moment. You are not guilty, and not responsible for being saddled with depression. You never asked for this hell you've experienced, just the same as you never asked for brown eyes and curly dark hair (my therapist's wonderful analogy...)
> Please find another therapist, Glenn!
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> Wendy
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