Originally Posted by
Strawberry-Gashes
Hey.
My Psych said thatthere are 2 types of problems.. ones caused by chemical imbalances (such as bipolar, as we were on abuot it) and that therapy isnt gonna solve the problem. There are also ones which therapy can help, as replacing negative thoughts with positive ones can change how you feel and behave, which aren't "chemically induced". Also, i notice you post in the ED forum, and EDs can result in depression as you maybe malnorished, and negative thoughs can occur from not being happy with weight etc. I may be wrong though ..
take care x
Replying to this comment, rather than the OP...
I've had an ED and depression for a long time. My depression isn't/wasn't related to negative body image or to being unhappy with my weight, however, i noticed after a very long time that if i'd accidentally gone a few days without eating, i was much more prone to depression.
Tim, wow, not diagnosed until you were 45? S***! Man, times must have been so rough for you sometimes, trying to understand things, yeah?