Topic: Depression
Psychologist !n9PP8q5SP. started this discussion 10 years ago #56,318
Statistics show that as many as one in two people are estimated to expe- rience depression at some point in their lives. Luckily, the problem is well-recognised and treatable.Specifically, depression has the following symptoms, usually lasting for at least two weeks:
-Appetite variation, such as eating far less or more (‘comfort eating’) than usual
-Sleep disturbance, including having difficulty sleeping, wanting to sleep too much, or experiencing early-morning wakefulness
-Lack of concentration and poor memory
-Irritability
-Loss of libido
-Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed. Engaging in these activi- ties no longer produces pleasure
-Social isolation and withdrawal from others
-Self-neglect with respect to feeding or grooming
-Neglecting to take care of your living environment
-Decreased motivation and activity levels, often described as a feeling of lethargy
-Feelings of hopelessness about the future and thinking bleak thoughts, such as ‘What’s the point?’
-Strong and enduring negative thoughts about yourself
-Feelings of guilt
-Inability to experience feelings of love, often described as a flattening of emotions or feeling numb
-Suicidal thoughts, such as feeling that you no longer care whether you live or die
ReversePsychology (OP) double-posted this 10 years ago, 4 minutes later[^] [v] #726,568
So, Psychologist, lets reverse the list,- if i eat well
- if have sleeping structure
- if i have desire to learn
- if am not irritable
- if have want women
- if am active, and engage in activities that are cool
- if I have many good friends, and a good social status
- if i groom myself, and dress well
- if my room is well ordered
- if i know what i do and why i do it (whatever that may be, you are a free man)
- if i have a plan
- if i believe i am powerful (see point, negative toughs about oneself)
- if dont feel guilt, i mean I AM THE SHIT
- if I get and give cookies
I won't kill myself ?
Psychologist !n9PP8q5SP. (OP) triple-posted this 10 years ago, 6 minutes later, 11 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #726,569
Another common form of depression is bipolar affective disorder, formerly called ‘manic depression’. People who have bipolar disorder experience peri- ods of severe depression alternating with periods of hypomania (feelings of euphoria accompanied by impulsive and often risky behaviour). If you think that have this disorder we advise you to seek an assessment from a psychia- trist. A psychiatrist will be able to prescribe appropriate medication and can refer you to a CBT therapist.
HowOnEarth (OP) quadruple-posted this 10 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #726,570
I prefer MC .. but what the fuck
Psychologist !n9PP8q5SP. (OP) quintuple-posted this 10 years ago, 2 minutes later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #726,571
The techniques covered for overcoming unipolar depression (depression that is not accompanied by periods of hypomania) are also useful for bipolar sufferers. Keeping up a consistent day-to-day level of activity is one of the main CBT strategies for managing bipolar affective disorder. You can use the techniques in the following sections, which cover improving the quality of your sleep, solving problems, scheduling your activities, and interrupting rumination, to stabilise your mood and help you to minimise or avoid exces- sive highs and lows.Psychologist !n9PP8q5SP. (OP) sextuple-posted this 10 years ago, 10 minutes later, 25 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #726,572
Activating Yourself as an Antidepressant
Withdrawal and inactivity are the two most fundamental maintaining factors in depression – they keep you in a vicious circle of isolation and low mood. For example, to counteract feelings of fatigue, you may be tempted (very tempted) to spend more time in bed. Unfortunately, remaining in bed means more inactivity and less energy.
If you feel ashamed of being ‘flat’, about having nothing to say, or feel guilty about burdening your friends, then keeping to yourself may seem sensible. The problem is that the less you do and the fewer people you see, the less pleasure and satisfaction you’ll get out of life, the less support you’ll receive, and the more your problems will pile up and weigh heavy on your mind.
Dealing with the here and now: Solving problems
1. Define your problem. (Relationships, Isolation, Interests and hobbies, Employment and education, Financial issues, Legal issues, Housing, Health)
2. Brainstorm solutions to your problem. (How did you deal with similar problems in the past? How have other people cope with similar problems? What are the resources).
3. Evaluate your solutions. (Review the 'brainstormed' list)
4. Try out a solution (On the basis of your evaluation of pros and cons, choose a solution to try out. You can easily feel overwhelmed when your mood is low, break down the solutions in smaller, more manageable steps.)
5. Revew (after trying out a solutions, review how effective it is)
Withdrawal and inactivity are the two most fundamental maintaining factors in depression – they keep you in a vicious circle of isolation and low mood. For example, to counteract feelings of fatigue, you may be tempted (very tempted) to spend more time in bed. Unfortunately, remaining in bed means more inactivity and less energy.
If you feel ashamed of being ‘flat’, about having nothing to say, or feel guilty about burdening your friends, then keeping to yourself may seem sensible. The problem is that the less you do and the fewer people you see, the less pleasure and satisfaction you’ll get out of life, the less support you’ll receive, and the more your problems will pile up and weigh heavy on your mind.
Dealing with the here and now: Solving problems
1. Define your problem. (Relationships, Isolation, Interests and hobbies, Employment and education, Financial issues, Legal issues, Housing, Health)
2. Brainstorm solutions to your problem. (How did you deal with similar problems in the past? How have other people cope with similar problems? What are the resources).
3. Evaluate your solutions. (Review the 'brainstormed' list)
4. Try out a solution (On the basis of your evaluation of pros and cons, choose a solution to try out. You can easily feel overwhelmed when your mood is low, break down the solutions in smaller, more manageable steps.)
5. Revew (after trying out a solutions, review how effective it is)
THIS_IS_SCIENCE (OP) septuple-posted this 10 years ago, 28 minutes later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #726,577
- if i eat well
- if have sleeping structure
- if i have desire to learn
- if am not irritable
- if have want women
- if am active, and engage in activities that are cool
- if I have many good friends, and a good social status
- if i groom myself, and dress well
- if my room is well ordered
- if i know what i do and why i do it (whatever that may be, you are a free man)
- if i have a plan
- if i believe i am powerful (see point, negative toughs about oneself)
- if dont feel guilt, i mean I AM THE SHIT
- if I get and give cookies
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are grateful for help and advice from Wayne Tressel, Kathy Redmond, Joan Foster, Benjamin Staat, Ray Koopman, and Stanton Peele. This research was supported by grants from the Health Promotion Directorate, Health and Welfare, Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Labour, and from the Steel Foundation, Simon Fraser University.
KYS
- if have sleeping structure
- if i have desire to learn
- if am not irritable
- if have want women
- if am active, and engage in activities that are cool
- if I have many good friends, and a good social status
- if i groom myself, and dress well
- if my room is well ordered
- if i know what i do and why i do it (whatever that may be, you are a free man)
- if i have a plan
- if i believe i am powerful (see point, negative toughs about oneself)
- if dont feel guilt, i mean I AM THE SHIT
- if I get and give cookies
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are grateful for help and advice from Wayne Tressel, Kathy Redmond, Joan Foster, Benjamin Staat, Ray Koopman, and Stanton Peele. This research was supported by grants from the Health Promotion Directorate, Health and Welfare, Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Labour, and from the Steel Foundation, Simon Fraser University.
KYS
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THIS_IS_SCIENCE (OP) octuple-posted this 10 years ago, 3 minutes later, 58 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #726,578
dw joined in and replied with this 10 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #726,579
@726,568 (ReversePsychology)
Symptoms are not the same as causes. Not showing typical symptoms doesn't mean you are not depressed
Symptoms are not the same as causes. Not showing typical symptoms doesn't mean you are not depressed
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what the fuck is this thread
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I'm not sure that Mordor is really a psychologist. Just a hunch.
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mordor !n9PP8q5SP. (OP) replied with this 10 years ago, 12 hours later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #726,744
@previous (RWBY Rhubarb? !!iNo3FkiZx)
> I'm not sure that Mordor is really a psychologist. Just a hunch.
ORIGINAL TEXT PASTA FROM
http://inabook.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CBT-for-dummies-wilsonbranch-excellent-resource.pdf
About the Authors
Rob Willson, BSc, MSc, Dip SBHS, has worked for the Priory Hospital North London for a number of years as a CBT therapist. Rob also teaches and supervises trainee therapists at Goldsmith’s College, University of London, and has his own practice in North London. His first book was Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Constable & Robinson, 2005), co-written with Dr David Veale.
Rob has done numerous newspaper and radio interviews about CBT. More rarely he’s appeared on television discussing understanding and treating body image problems. His particular interests include the research and treatment of obsessional problems, and applying CBT in group and self-help formats.
Rhena Branch, MSc, Dip CBT, is an accredited CBT therapist and works with the Priory Hospital North London as a CBT therapist. She also has her own practice in North London and supervises on the Masters’ course at Goldsmith College, University of London.
> I'm not sure that Mordor is really a psychologist. Just a hunch.
ORIGINAL TEXT PASTA FROM
http://inabook.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/CBT-for-dummies-wilsonbranch-excellent-resource.pdf
About the Authors
Rob Willson, BSc, MSc, Dip SBHS, has worked for the Priory Hospital North London for a number of years as a CBT therapist. Rob also teaches and supervises trainee therapists at Goldsmith’s College, University of London, and has his own practice in North London. His first book was Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Constable & Robinson, 2005), co-written with Dr David Veale.
Rob has done numerous newspaper and radio interviews about CBT. More rarely he’s appeared on television discussing understanding and treating body image problems. His particular interests include the research and treatment of obsessional problems, and applying CBT in group and self-help formats.
Rhena Branch, MSc, Dip CBT, is an accredited CBT therapist and works with the Priory Hospital North London as a CBT therapist. She also has her own practice in North London and supervises on the Masters’ course at Goldsmith College, University of London.