I once got depressed to the point where I was losing control. As a single father, responsible for raising my children, I knew that I had to act fast. So, I decided to apply this plasticity of the brain theory that I used to treat stroke patients, to treat my depression. I was going to rewire my brain by forcing it to learn new languages. I bought a guitar, an electronic drum and a keyboard and practiced nearly every waking hour that I was home. I was in survival mode. When I went to bed, my mind forgot about my depression since it got too busy composing music. What a relief! Then I started studying and applying mindfulness, CBT and gratitude. I started working out and immersed myself in foreign languages. I no longer view the inner voice behind my depression that just wants to rehearse (=strengthen!) at nauseum the most depressing version of reality, as the final authority in judging reality. I am happy.
Fab video! I completely agree on every point you’ve made 👌 It’s all about having a mentor to talk to, otherwise it might be such a lonely and dramatic journey.
Started a SSRI in 2007. Took me over 7 years, multiple tries, to get off a well below “maintenance dosage”. (finally off about 2017sh) Still cannot sleep sans an even worse med. 😭 It’s an invisible prison. Scared to get out, scared to stay in.
Who knows where you are on your sleep journey, but just in case you have not heard of The Sleep Coach School, I recommend their testimonies, plus lectures by their head coach Daniel Ericsson.
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Good points!
Thanks!
I once got depressed to the point where I was losing control. As a single father, responsible for raising my children, I knew that I had to act fast. So, I decided to apply this plasticity of the brain theory that I used to treat stroke patients, to treat my depression. I was going to rewire my brain by forcing it to learn new languages. I bought a guitar, an electronic drum and a keyboard and practiced nearly every waking hour that I was home. I was in survival mode. When I went to bed, my mind forgot about my depression since it got too busy composing music. What a relief! Then I started studying and applying mindfulness, CBT and gratitude. I started working out and immersed myself in foreign languages. I no longer view the inner voice behind my depression that just wants to rehearse (=strengthen!) at nauseum the most depressing version of reality, as the final authority in judging reality. I am happy.
Love your story, thanks for sharing!
Fab video! I completely agree on every point you’ve made 👌 It’s all about having a mentor to talk to, otherwise it might be such a lonely and dramatic journey.
Thanks! Yes, deep human connection seems essential to navigate ourselves towards a more wholesome way of living.
Started a SSRI in 2007. Took me over 7 years, multiple tries, to get off a well below “maintenance dosage”. (finally off about 2017sh)
Still cannot sleep sans an even worse med. 😭 It’s an invisible prison. Scared to get out, scared to stay in.
Who knows where you are on your sleep journey, but just in case you have not heard of The Sleep Coach School, I recommend their testimonies, plus lectures by their head coach Daniel Ericsson.
Sexual dysfunction may be a side effect, and that is worse than depression.