Posted by Ilene on December 25, 2005, at 0:11:08 [reposted on December 27, 2005, at 17:40:31 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Attn. pill poppers: Who's in psychotherapy?, posted by gibber on December 24, 2005, at 23:08:50
I think CBT might work for mild-to-moderate depression or dysthymia, but I don't think it's any good for serious, suicidal, or can't-get-out-of-bed depression. It makes certain assumptions, such as that there are activities you enjoy, or that you will feel better if you figure out that thoughts you have about yourself are false. You have to have the energy and concentration to do the exercises. I haven't found it very helpful, but I know many others have had positive experiences.
I.
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