Fight Depression with Talk Therapy |
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Depression is one of the most common conditions among adults across the country. Regrettably, a lot of sufferers refuse to get help for their problem, preferring instead to try to cope on their own. Some people are ashamed to admit that they have a problem; others are embarrassed. And some people feel it is undignified or inappropriate or demeaning to go to get help from a doctor or therapist.
This is really unfortunate, because many studies have been done that show how much people can benefit from seeing a professional about their depression. Some people see an improvement in their conditions from medicine that psychologists or other doctors prescribe, but a large majority of benefits are gained through talk therapy. Talk therapy is an excellent way for a person to get control of and overcome his depression. Here are some of the advantages of talk therapy:
Talk therapy involves talking with an impartial, unbiased person.
Counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists are all trained to listen and help depression sufferers. They have no biases and no prejudices, and they can help sufferers approach problems from an impartial point of view. This can be invaluable, because while talking with friends and family can be helpful, these people are biased because they have preconceived notions about the depressed individual.
Talk therapy sessions are completely confidential
It can be quite comforting to depression sufferers to know that whatever they say in their therapy sessions will not be repeated to anyone else, not even to other therapists. Therapists take this vow very seriously—the only exception made to this rule is if someone talks about harming himself or another individual.
By going to talk therapy, depression sufferers come to realize that their situation is not unique.
Many times, people going through depression feel alone in the world because they think no one understands what they are going through. But, by going to talk therapy sessions, sufferers begin to see that there are many other people going through similar situations—and, this can be a helpful step toward recovery.
Going to talk therapy gives depression sufferers someone to whom to be accountable
A lot of times, sufferers feel as if no one cares about them. Going to a therapist will let sufferers know that there is at least one person in the world who cares about their welfare.
There are many other reasons why talk therapy can help depression sufferers. Talk therapy really is one of the best ways sufferers can overcome their depression.
Photo Credit: Angela Hayden - Small Text Reads: P.S. Please remember to support the volunteers on the hotlines. They feel depressed when we don’t call.
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May 21st, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I agree with talk therapy completely. I should redesign my poster to say that therapy along with medication can kick depression in the ass. Thanks for using my image.
May 22nd, 2008 at 2:07 am
three cheers for talking it out.
I have my masters in counseling and wholly believe we’re gotten too much in the medicate first and then talk later.
CRUCIAL FOR SOME PATIENTS—but not everyone.
it is all like the weight loss…searching for the pill cure.
the combo? DEFINITELY
for some the meds are needed to even begin the talk-process? YESYESYES
but not everyone.
great post.
May 25th, 2008 at 4:09 am
and there’s is nothing wrong if you talk to yourself once in a while, It’s one healthy way to release stress and depression..
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June 21st, 2008 at 11:43 am
Good post. I think laughter is just as important. If you are able to laugh at things and especially yourself when you are alone is a great way to fight depression.
Those people who don’t laugh and have no sense of humor generally seem to have something wrong deep inside of them.