You haven't mentioned the theory I subscribe to, which is that some people learn self-destructive behaviors and patterns of thinking. Over time, these patterns, or other factors, like abuse or bad life situations, can mess up people's emotional response systems. Looking back on my family situation growing up, I'm not at all surprised at how I am now.
It doesn't help that people who get depressed often don't have people who can act as a support network, because they withdraw, or have personality traits which keep people from liking them. And I don't blame others for this -- I don't like spending time with other people who are discouragingly depressed either.
I'm not sure what to do about my issues. My mood has been ok recently, especially since I've found various ways to keep busy, but I still have very little motivation in life and few friends.
I've tried antidepressants and they don't do much except blunting my emotions. Talk therapy has been an utter waste, but I'm convinced it's because most therapists aren't very good at what they do. I don't understand what's supposed to happen in therapy, but whatever it is, it hasn't happened for me.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.
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Date: 2008-02-06 07:28 pm (UTC)It doesn't help that people who get depressed often don't have people who can act as a support network, because they withdraw, or have personality traits which keep people from liking them. And I don't blame others for this -- I don't like spending time with other people who are discouragingly depressed either.
I'm not sure what to do about my issues. My mood has been ok recently, especially since I've found various ways to keep busy, but I still have very little motivation in life and few friends.
I've tried antidepressants and they don't do much except blunting my emotions. Talk therapy has been an utter waste, but I'm convinced it's because most therapists aren't very good at what they do. I don't understand what's supposed to happen in therapy, but whatever it is, it hasn't happened for me.
If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them.