Does this prgram help for depression, really??
I have developed depression from my anxiety and panic disorder. I have felt so isolated and lonely that i have lost or feel like i cant do or enjoy things i once have loved and it scares me so much. I feel like i can handle anxiety and panic attacks because iv had them for so long but feeling depressed scares me so much and i do the "what if" my depression never goes away and gets so bad to the point where i'll feel like i cant take it. You see it scares me that people have attempted things or have done things to themselves because they have felt so terrible. I am terrified that ill get to that point. what if it doesnt go away?! what if what if!!! I know i wouldnt do anything bad to myself and would never want to but it scares me that people with my condition have. I fear the fear i guess?? i dont know. I fear being depressed which makes me depressed than it scares me im depressed and i dont know what to do with myself because it frightens me so much. I just bought this prgram but have not gotten it yet. im just curious if this program really has helped for depression. i really need good encouraging positive words right now because i feel so vulnerable right now that anything negative said i will freak out. is it my anxiety scaring me about a fear that is causing me to get depressed? Am i making sense. Like should i see what i am having as anxiety to another fear i have or is this actually clinical depression? i feel like the only thing i would be depressed about is about thinking about being so depressed and that it'll never go away. I read this book on panic disorder and i says so much percentage of people with panic disorder develop depression and commit you know what and reading that scared me like i am afraid i'll be that percentage even though i would never do that... just afraid i'll get that depressed. . . sorry this post is long and weird. i just feel so helpless and hopeless )-:
"Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)"
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Holly, here are some symptoms and types of depression. You can tell be how many you can identify with as to whether a doctor might be able to help you.
The symptoms that help a doctor identify major depression include:
constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension
decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
restlessness or feeling slowed down
decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
thoughts of suicide or death
Dysthymia is another mood disorder. People who have it may feel mildly depressed on most days over a period of at least two years. They have many symptoms resembling major depression, but with less severity.
Symptoms of depression may surface with other mood disorders. They include seasonal major depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder), PMS, postpartum depression, and bipolar disorder.
The program did help me some with depression, but mostly anxiety, but I am just a severe case. It really helped me pinpoint what I need to work on the most and I'll start working with a therapist to help me, finally, overcome most of this.
The symptoms that help a doctor identify major depression include:
constant feelings of sadness, irritability, or tension
decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies
loss of energy, feeling tired despite lack of activity
a change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain
a change in sleeping patterns, such as difficulty sleeping, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
restlessness or feeling slowed down
decreased ability to make decisions or concentrate
feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or guilt
thoughts of suicide or death
Dysthymia is another mood disorder. People who have it may feel mildly depressed on most days over a period of at least two years. They have many symptoms resembling major depression, but with less severity.
Symptoms of depression may surface with other mood disorders. They include seasonal major depression (also known as seasonal affective disorder), PMS, postpartum depression, and bipolar disorder.
The program did help me some with depression, but mostly anxiety, but I am just a severe case. It really helped me pinpoint what I need to work on the most and I'll start working with a therapist to help me, finally, overcome most of this.
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I think this program can help everyone, depressed, anxious, or not. It's just plain good advice in my opinion. That said, I think there are forms of depression that cannot be solved by CBT alone. Your post suggests that you have the form of depression that can be solved with CBT but you should still consult a professional to make sure. I suffered severe panic, with ensuing depression, eating problems, and sleeping problems which have subsided with faithful adherence to this program, about 4 months of 10mg Lexapro, and staying connected on this website. I am now off the meds and doing quite well.
By the way, I do believe panic disorder can be considered a phobia of fear. I read that in "Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies", which is a great book by the way, and for some reason I found comfort in that. Would I get so worked up if it was a fear of spiders or flying? Would I be ashamed if I had a fear of heights? No, no, and no. So why not a fear of fear? Since I contemplated that, I haven't had a panic attack and if I get close I just tell myself "it's just a fear of the fear, and it can't hurt me".
By the way, I do believe panic disorder can be considered a phobia of fear. I read that in "Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies", which is a great book by the way, and for some reason I found comfort in that. Would I get so worked up if it was a fear of spiders or flying? Would I be ashamed if I had a fear of heights? No, no, and no. So why not a fear of fear? Since I contemplated that, I haven't had a panic attack and if I get close I just tell myself "it's just a fear of the fear, and it can't hurt me".
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Bevhembree,
i dont really know what kind i have. it just now surfaced from my panic disorder. i wasn't depressed until i started getting panic attacks but now i know how to handle those i just feel like i dunno how to handle depression. I do feel, though, that i get depression and anxiety around spring. its weird and maybe its just a coincidence but this year happnes to be the worst.maybe cause i just moved so im in a diff environment that i was the past 4 years and with a new boyfriend. I saw a therapist last week and will see him every week so i guess i tell him how i feel and he tells me what kind of depression i have? I do feel like i have seasonal disorder but i dont depressed in the fall or winter. . its always right after that. like march. I do get pms too. . But i just want something help me with this. Thanks all.
i dont really know what kind i have. it just now surfaced from my panic disorder. i wasn't depressed until i started getting panic attacks but now i know how to handle those i just feel like i dunno how to handle depression. I do feel, though, that i get depression and anxiety around spring. its weird and maybe its just a coincidence but this year happnes to be the worst.maybe cause i just moved so im in a diff environment that i was the past 4 years and with a new boyfriend. I saw a therapist last week and will see him every week so i guess i tell him how i feel and he tells me what kind of depression i have? I do feel like i have seasonal disorder but i dont depressed in the fall or winter. . its always right after that. like march. I do get pms too. . But i just want something help me with this. Thanks all.