The problem with being "Diagnosed" with a mental illness or a physical disease is that for many people - it becomes a definition of who they are.
You are not your diagnosis - you are experiencing depression & anxiety. Try always to differentiate between what you are experiencing and what/who you are.
If you believe medication will benefit you - then take it, but I would find a very good therapist to work with and discuss your inner dialog.
Depression IMHO stems from a strong negative concept of the self and a misidentification of self. You say you are depressed. I say you are having depressing thoughts which cause you to feel depressed - but these are both independent of who you are.
If you can find someone to assist you in changing the thoughts you are having (negative thought cycles), then the feelings caused by those thoughts will change.
I went to therapy in my late teens & early twenties because I was suffering from anorexia - the work I did with the therapist centered on my belief systems, my inner dialog, and changing the habit of negative self talk. Wow - it was an amazing journey that changed my life.
If you ever need someone to talk to about your self talk & belief systems - PM me, I am not a doctor or therapist, but I am here & willing to listen and help in any way possible.  |