tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22247108.post7106805772834627919..comments2023-08-21T12:10:39.875+01:00Comments on NarrowBoat Bones: Depression?MortimerBoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14350657082481487596noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22247108.post-62033209970851836112008-03-08T14:45:00.000+00:002008-03-08T14:45:00.000+00:00Different strokes for different folks. Individual...Different strokes for different folks. Individuals ARE just that and what works for one may not work for someone else. It may not even work twice for any individual.<BR/>That is the for the professionals to work out.<BR/><BR/>The only common factor that I can see is that people need support from friends, some close some more distant. Friends near and far can listen but they are NOT always in the best position to advise (Training, skills, knowledge etc) BUT they can provide a large measure of support purely by listening.<BR/><BR/>There is one rather large set of ears over here, Lady, whenever you wish to use or abuse them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22247108.post-5786658154872211212008-03-07T21:57:00.000+00:002008-03-07T21:57:00.000+00:00Last time I got depressed, I paid someone to liste...Last time I got depressed, I paid someone to listen, a psychiatrist in fact (it was a bad depression). Within an hour I walked out diagnosed with Aspergers and a handy explanation as to why I get depressed. Now I wander in the woods, collect firewood for the stove back home, pick mushrooms, and take photos of anything I like. I also work for myself, which is handy. I was offered drugs but refused them. I wanted to work out why I got depressed and pills ain't going to help with that. Yes, talking is good. Understanding the causes is great. Being able to change my life to suit the diagnosis is (hopefully) the best thing I've ever had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22247108.post-378065455880799462008-03-05T16:46:00.000+00:002008-03-05T16:46:00.000+00:00Hi Bones - I've thought long and hard about respon...Hi Bones - I've thought long and hard about responding on the blog. <BR/><BR/>I get very angry about such nespaper articles as you quote, as the 'talking cures' advocted by research a lot more than a 'chat'. <BR/><BR/>Counselling to be effective, needs time and someone trained to more than listen. CBT and similar behaviour modification therapies need a considerable investment of time and commitment by the patient.<BR/><BR/>In my country - the NHS waiting list for either (and you have to be refered by a consultant psychiatrist) is over a year, and then you have only 10 sessions.<BR/><BR/>As you rightly say, this type of article only encourages to throw pills into the bin, which is very dangerous.<BR/><BR/>Depression is a serious and life threatening condition - which still defies the efforts of medical science. And still carries a huge social stigma.<BR/><BR/>I am very lucky - I have a very enlightened employer, who values me enough and can afford to work with me to make sure I can continue to earn a living. Very few other people who have had depressive episodes as severe as mine are so lucky.MissThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716658726992835685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22247108.post-31382388095656143382008-03-05T12:49:00.000+00:002008-03-05T12:49:00.000+00:00Thank you. I am always wary about posting about su...Thank you. I am always wary about posting about such sensitive matters so I am pleased at least one reader hasn't stoned me at dawn! Thank you.MortimerBoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14350657082481487596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22247108.post-88150184047196004862008-03-05T12:36:00.000+00:002008-03-05T12:36:00.000+00:00On the button, Lady! On the button!On the button, Lady! On the button!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com