Posted by Stavros on November 18, 2003, at 16:46:08
In reply to there is hope for severe depression, posted by theodora on November 18, 2003, at 16:26:11
Thanks for the positive message however the very nature of the aforementioned dissorders effect the ability to process. While I want to be hopeful all I feel is confusion and fear? One med does this another adds that. It's too much. I cannot clear my head out and always want to just start over again. I need thing to just be calm in my head? It will be an act of God if i can pop out of this maze? God help us all!
S
> To the readers of this site:
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> This is a long but hopeful message.
> I was browsing the web on information for medications when I saw "psychobabble." I read some of the entries and felt for the people here who are struggling with depression. Until about 8 years ago I had been fighting an ongoing "battle" with a stubborn and deep-seated depression/anxiety mood disorder. At one point I was hospitalized and I went through at least 3-4 psychiatrists/psychologists/social workers.
> I was fed up, almost hopeless, and exhausted. The people who were close to me were even more overwhelmed than I was...watching me suffer and not being able to help. BUT I NEVER GAVE UP. One day I decided to try cognitive behavioral therapy. I worked with a wonderful therapist for about 10 years. With her guidance/support/wisdom and prozac, I steadily improved. I finished grad school, got a tenure-track job in academia, and live a completely different kind of emotional life. I wanted to tell others who are on this very difficult path to NEVER GIVE UP-KEEP LOOKING FOR HELP-THE UNIVERSE WILL SEND YOU WHAT YOU NEED-IT IS POSSIBLE TO BE FREE OF THE EXTREME PAIN YOU ARE FEELING NOW.
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> Thanks for listening.
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> Theodora
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