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Posted by Bob in Mtn View on February 21, 2007 at 15:07:09:In Reply to: early awakenings and depression posted by insomniacagain on February 21, 2007 at 12:25:57:
Have you considered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression? There are numerous studies that show its effectiveness is the same or better than medications. CBT was actually developed to treat depression.
To do this, you can either try to find a therapist who knows about CBT or start by reading books on it. Psychiatrists are medical doctors and their thing is prescribing medicine so you probably can't get CBT therapy from yours but she may refer you to a therapist.
David Burns "Feeling good" books apply CBT to general depression. "Say good night to insomnia" by Gregg Jacobs applies it to sleep problems.
I think it makes sense to apply CBT even if you are taking medication.
Bob
- Re: early awakenings and depression mary 18:25 2/21/07 (0)
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