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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sallyhack" data-source="post: 1392331" data-attributes="member: 379648">Hi, My outlook on depression is not medical. I have observed my own depression over many years and came to the conclusion that the cause lies lies in my thought process. I have found that if my thoughts are less orientated towards myself and my problems then I have a better view of the world.If I wake feeling ****** then I have probably had dreams concerning my situation. When I stop the thought process which has caused my poor self esteem then the depression (self absorption) is lessened. To control ones thoughts, especially those of which one is not aware (sub conscious) is most difficult but it is the ONLY way that I have found any success.Medication may alleviate the symptoms but it does not treat the cause. In my case the cause was that I questioned the meaning of life - especially my miserable life. However when I realised that the cause of my depression was in my own thoughts then I could seek out a solution. I found that when I went to work and my thought pattern was forced to change - I was forced to think about things other than my miserable condition - then the depression reduced. When I returned home I found that if I kept myself occupied then I did not have the time to be concerned with myself, thus hobbies and TV.This was not an easy path as for me to understand that I am the cause of my own condition goes against modern medicine. Modern medicine attempts to resolve all conditions with a pill. Unfortunately I do not believe that the thought process should be interfered with using medicine, I believe that I am the principle cause of my life and I try to behave accordingly.This is simply my outlook on life and it has improved my ability to exist in this world. Perhaps it could work for you.I hope that you learn to deal with your depression and would strongly recommend that you look into the cause.All the very best, Chris</blockquote>

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