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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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how is this different from DBT Dialictical Behavior Therphy

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All rubbish.

Curious To Know If Anyone Has Used Light Therapy For Depression And Found It Beneficial...
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I definately notices an improvement in my depression when I moved from RI to FL. I’m sure it is because I now get more sunlight. I used to get so depressed on cold winter days. Snow is pretty when it… read more

Hi I Am Wondering If Any One Can Tell Me Anything About How To Go About Obtaining Light Therapy Fo Seasonal Effective Disorder.
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I have SAD really bad and i have the light but for me I have to got outside everyday no matter what the weather is, sunny and snowy days make me feel much better but even cloudy days i get outside… read more

Has Anyone Found An OTC Aid To Help SOMEWHAT Ease Bad Anxiety? I’d Be Happy To Have Something To At Least Ward Off Panic Attacks. PLEASE!!!
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SEVERE MDD, GAD, PTSD, and TRD. Have tried EVERY med known to man PLUS IV Ketamine and TMS to NO avail. Looking into VNS IF insurance will cooperate!! Have NO QUALITY OF LIFE WHATSOEVER. In bed more than out of it. Anxiety/panic attacks becoming more frequent. I’m 64 years old which is NOT YOUNG, it’s not old enough to just lay down and wait to die. I wish I could find some kind of what I’ll call a “psychiatric specialist”…a doctor that deals with PARTICULARLY SEVERE cases, not just your… read more

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Don't give up! I promise there is light out there. Prayers for finding the right provider.

Has Anyone Here Had ECT? My Meds Aren't Working So The Doctor Wants Me To Think About Having It. I Would Appreciate Any Advice.
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Severe depression and anxiety. My medications are not working.

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I don't know how to describe the benefits of ECT except that it did for me what no medication could, like it woke up something inside of me. A side effect is short-term memory loss. As an example, I… read more

Looking For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) For Feeling Other's Anxiety And Stress. Anyone Have Some Good Tools?
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@A MyDepressionTeam Member the further you scroll down, the page you googled, you'll find Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Houston 24-7, the Meadow Outpatient Center - Home, and many, many more offering… read more

Does Anyone Know Of A Therapy Technique That Is Specifically Designed To Help You Heal From Childhood Trauma?
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I am convinced that my problems as an adult stem from the possible trauma I may have faced as a child and that my low self-esteem may be improved if I can heal from these traumas and reconnect with my inner child. The more I read about childhood development, the more I am convinced that most of our problems stem from our childhood experiences and could be eradicated if we identify and heal our childhood wounds.

I know how crazy this sounds but there must be some truth to it if most of our… read more

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It does work!

When You Were At Your Worst, Did You Feel Like You Were Losing Your Mind?
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I was diagnosed with GAD, meds help some but still feel like I could lose it.

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Clearing the Fog of Depression: How I Finally Got My Life in Focus Read Article...
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Well, I've started different meds again! Prayers they work🤞

Is There Such A Thing As A Therapist Who Wants To Help Someone With Borderline Depression?
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If so, what's wrong with them as everyone has rejected me so far. Suppodely, I Need a therapist who will give me around the clock help.

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Yes, IOP is your best bet.

Has Anyone Here Done Ketamine Therapy?
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I am afraid to try it. It hasn't gained my trust either