Inter402 is Jason

[juldea]

Inter402 (11:36:16 PM): you're trying to pin the blame on something
Inter402 (11:36:30 PM): and you're very skeptical of getting outside help besides your friends or yourself
Inter402 (11:36:36 PM): I think that's a mistake
Inter402 (11:36:42 PM): on both counts
Inter402 (11:36:57 PM): first because you're trying to find one single problem to nail down, and it's probably a lot of things
Inter402 (11:37:17 PM): secondly, because none of the people you are asking for advice are people who should be giving you the kind of advice you really need

Discuss. No, really. Someone write a comment, please. One that relates to this discussion.

Comments

[vambot5.livejournal.com]

I can't speak for most people, but I get depressed from spending a lot of time in bed. if on a saturday I sleep until 2:00, I feel depressed when I wake up, like I've been wasteful.

as for therapists, I have mixed feelings about them. if I honestly felt like I would benefit from seeing one to the tune of the amount I would pay to see one, then I would probably go. they may not know all about you from a couple of meetings, but most of the psychologists I have known have very good at what they do, and tend to understand people, not just a specific kind of person, and would be able to help. I've considered going before, but managed to suffer my depression through its low and no longer feel the need (interestingly enough, about 6 months later I learned that depression runs in my family). I wouldn't hesitate if I found myself in that place again. one thing I would keep in mind: if I don't feel like they're being helpful, I don't have to go. you don't sign a contract saying "I will come to you for n months" or anything. quit if you don't like the person you're seeing. if you can't trust him or her, that's alright. you can keep looking until you find someone that makes you comfortable. I always thought that was reassuring.

referring to goldbug's comment, though, elise went to a scary therapist who thought that all her problems were due to a poor relationship with God. I would avoid those people like the plague.

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[juldea.livejournal.com]

re: the very last paragraph

don't worry, I plan on it ;)