Posted by Mal on September 12, 2002, at 9:49:36
In reply to Re: Hello- new member, posted by madison88 on September 11, 2002, at 22:30:40
> Hi, dirty mouthed quilter. that cracks me up. I would see a psychotherapist before trying medication if you choose to look for help. Talking about why you feel you have to be perfect (believe me, i know) and working that out can really help your depression. A psychologist, or psychotherapist, will just talk with you and help you work out some ways to avoid depression. A psychiatrist will prescribe medication, but usually doesn't talk with you that much. If you already know this, sorry. The fact that you have reoccuring episodes of depression means that if you went on an antidepressant, you would probably want to stay on it all the time. it wouldn't take much from what it sounds like. it is really up to you, of course. I would try talking therapy before meds.
Good suggestion, and thanks! About the foul mouth- you try sticking yourself with a quilting needle and see what you say! haha
I don't know why I feel like I have to be perfect. I don't have an overbearing mother (although she is overly religious, which I am not), nor a ranting husband. I think it is just me- was I born this way?
And the meds, I am just reluctant to start that because of the side effects, of course. Do any of you guys taking meds have a lot of side effects? I really like my libido...I wouldn't want to do anything to get rid of it... Maybe a psychologist IS the way to go...
Thanks again!
Mal
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