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I asked about how to get motivation back when you lose it. writing was my outlet of depressive thoughts. i'm on medications. what else should i do?
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As above: Medication works only percent of time , therapy alone 35 percent med and therapy can work 85 percent. See a therapist.
Answered 5/1/2016
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MBCT: Mindfulness based cognitive therapy has been very helpful is preventing recurrent depression. This approach includes meditation and cognitive focus on depressive beliefs. However your relationship with a good therapist is of utmost importance, this combined with medication and therapy.
Answered 11/27/2017
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