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Thanks for the advice. I've recently restarted on anti-depressants. I was on them previously and didn't realise they were helping because the effect was quite

Thanks for the advice. I've recently restarted on anti-depressants. I was on them previously and didn't realise they were helping because the effect was quite passive, I came off them suddenly when I moved house and the next few months went... badly. Luckily I don't suffer any bad side-effects from the one I'm on, so I don't have a problem with trying it long-term. I'm interested in mindfullness and CBT because I want more constructive thought patterns to allow me to stop it getting so bad again in the future. Will take a look at those videos.

crazydiamond 16y ago
The problem with medication long-term is that it may keep you in a drowsy state and not allow you to be alert and aware. If the medication is stimulating (like coffee), then it can result in too many thoughts so that the silence is not experienced. Anyway, that's your call. Getting out of depression is the most important thing first. Keep practicing being in the present moment, and staying alert and thought-free as much as possible alongside.