Posted by shar on June 15, 2000, at 23:48:57
In reply to Full remission is a dream - disagree, posted by Tom on June 15, 2000, at 11:23:54
Tom wrote> >I totally disagree. Drugs just sooth the pain. The real work to put your depression behind you permanently is done in therapy and how you live your life
Tom:
Would that my meds soothed the pain. For me, it is more accurate to say meds relieve me of some of the worst symptoms. Certainly not all of the pain.Do you believe that physiology cannot cause depression? And, if it is physiological, will therapy alone get one to the point of living happily without using any meds?
I believe that my depression, which has been a constant state with varying intensity for more than 30 years, is similar to having diabetes. As such, my meds function to correct a physical condition that causes depression.
Personal growth through therapy is a wonderful thing, I agree, and can help.
Take care--S
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