Posted by SLS on December 5, 2006, at 12:08:47
In reply to Re: Why your medicine may not help » SLS, posted by laima on December 5, 2006, at 11:27:40
> I don't think hope need be illogical, but sometimes it can seem that way if medications poop out or things aren't going well. When that happens, at least for me, the struggle to maintain hope does take a lot more energy than sinking into "I knew it wouldn't work out-as usual. I've tried all this before, why should I waste my time, statistics show it won't work," etc. Of course, that's tricky turf- because that's also a mood disorder clouding cognition.
Yes.
There are real things to be depressed about. Just living with the handicap of depression is reason enough. However, the depression produces cognitive distortions that can amplify negative thoughts and make things seem bleak and overwhelming.
Because I haven't tried every conceivable treatment yet, and that there are more treatments on the way, gives me logical hope for the future. At least, this is how I see things a great percentage of the time. However, there are times when a part of me comes to the seemingly logical conclusion that I will never get well. When this occurs, that's when I must make some choices. Do I continue to live, or do I choose death. So, for reasons that I won't get into here, I choose life. Then, I must decide whether to live with or without hope. I choose to acknowledge the uncertainties that life permits, and develop blind hope. It is not necessary illogical, but it relies on the unknown. Then, I must choose whether or not to strive for cognitive positivity and pursue happiness or allow passively the depression to ruin the quality of my life. That's a no-brainer after you make the other choices. However, it requires committment and work. It isn't easy, but it does become a habit after awhile. To develop a habit of looking for positive and constructive ways to approach life can only enhance one's experience in life, even if it doesn't correct the biology of a depressive disorder.
Have you ever tried:Effexor + Remeron?
Effexor + Wellbutrin + Lamictal?
Parnate + desipramine?
- Scott
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