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blazey · 03-06-2009, 17:27

I don't think there is a real solution to depression. I have counselling on a regular basis. I personally don't think medication is a solution to such a problem in the long term, though it clearly does work for some people and it IS necessary is some cases, but I'm very aware of how readily some doctors are to prescribe medication so you need to make that judgement based on your own feelings.

I'm generally pretty safe but some days I know I have to stay indoors and distract myself with the internet to avoid the realities of how I am feeling, until it subsides.

I can understand why you'd ask other people, as the doctor isn't always successful in helping you, but if you haven't tried that yet then you should.

I wish you the best of luck, but maybe you'll end up just being like me and living with your problem as best you can. Not all mental health problems are 'curable'

03-06-2009, 17:27	#40
blazey God Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denton/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 3,638 Blog Entries: 15 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 994	Re: Managing Depression - Any Advice???? I don't think there is a real solution to depression. I have counselling on a regular basis. I personally don't think medication is a solution to such a problem in the long term, though it clearly does work for some people and it IS necessary is some cases, but I'm very aware of how readily some doctors are to prescribe medication so you need to make that judgement based on your own feelings. I'm generally pretty safe but some days I know I have to stay indoors and distract myself with the internet to avoid the realities of how I am feeling, until it subsides. I can understand why you'd ask other people, as the doctor isn't always successful in helping you, but if you haven't tried that yet then you should. I wish you the best of luck, but maybe you'll end up just being like me and living with your problem as best you can. Not all mental health problems are 'curable'