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Post by Atticus on Aug 30, 2009 14:10:33 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2009 15:58:39 GMT
Atticus
I could definitely agree with this idea of depression to the letter very interesting. In fact before I was dx I agreed to go to counselling but always maintained that it was due to cause and effect and the only way was going to solve was through actions rather than medication. I suppose I’ve just contradicted myself as on atomoxatine but have been dead set against anti depressants. In fact its quiet spooky how on the money that report is.
That said I have resolved in part depression from having a new outlook rather than solution.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 10:30:16 GMT
interesting article... i read it, but i'm not sure if i agree,
i DO agree that short term depression is a natural state and it may help us sort out problems by allowing us to devote time to thinking about them.
but there is a difference between 'normal' depression, which happens to most of us, usually after a traumatic event, like a breaking up with a long term partner, or a death of someone close. and might last from 3 months to a year.
and problematic depression, which is either very long term, or very severe, or both.
people who have severe depression can suffer from suicidal thoughts, psychosis and hallucinations... and these are surely, about as far from a 'normal' psychological state as you can get!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 15:17:47 GMT
Matt
Dont want to disagree for the sake of it but i would say due to ADD since kid ive been depressed and inpart i think its just due to not being dx and not understanding why things were not right. I think in part it would be down to anxiety not fitting in being like cameleaon trying to etc. i dont think drugs would have done a thing. That said i have to agree that must be diffrent types of depression and cant tar all with same brush, just like AD/HD.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 16:38:14 GMT
hey safensound, -no problem mate, when i said i don't agree, i meant, i dont agree with the article. i do totally agree with what you said though! ;D
you're right, if the depression or anxiety is caused by ADHD, it's the ADHD which needs to be treated first!
i've had problems with anxiety, bits of depression, and periods of being very self destructive. and i know that all of them came from having undiagnosed ADHD!
i sometimes think to myself "if i'd have found out about my ADHD aged 10 or 12, i wonder where i'd be now?..." things would certainly be different!
-but i also feel like one of the lucky ones because so many people out there are struggling with ADHD and don't realise it!
-matt
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2009 19:26:32 GMT
Matt
Sorry matt ye just re read your post and got wrapped in own mild experience have never realy considered myself as depressed more whatover family and profesionals had said. I personaly thought it was a bit OTT.
Yes I often think lucky to be dx now that I know of condition I can see certain people who could be candidates. Has made me less judgmental of people and when enquire about people find out yes there is something going on mentally sometimes. For the rest I just have to bite my tong as isn’t my place to say just think this condition does need publicising and help people and there family’s out.
On early dx knew guy whos mum fought with education system to get him dx as dslexic. He's now some top dog in RAF just into his twentys. Kept on thinking about this when first got dx angry stage of acceptance.
Just glad my kids aren’t going to grow up thinking their dad’s an A whole. My pessimistic side wonders why this condition hasn’t been publicised better. The whole theory that stops at 16 or whatever is just like comical, like something off the Simpsons, that’s what rises my suspicion its got more to do with money.
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