Posted by Anna on May 25, 2004 at 15:04:34
In Reply to: Brain Disease, Mental Health & Choices_Consequences posted by Carol on May 24, 2004 at 12:12:45:
Here is a url with descriptions of different types of depression and suggested causes. I do not see the connection with Major Depression and unrealistic attitudes and irrational beliefs. Quite often MDD is triggered by traumatic events but not necessarily. When those chemicals you refer to in the brain (seretonin and dopamine, and another u didn't mention, norepinephrine) are depleted or are out of order, MD can occur, but there are many kinds of depression. Here is the url: http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/major.htm
And to the person seeking advice, I hope that the woman will be asked if she would consider seeing a qualified therapist of her choice. Here is a helpful url on how to find a therapist:
http://www.drozur.com/choosingt.html
Sometimes options are limited according to insurance plans and finances.
A qualified therapist who is conservative about having medicated clients should be able to recognize if a person might benefit from additional help such as psychiatric consultation for possible medical treatment of their illness as well.