wrong beliefs

Hey,

It's been to weeks since my last CBT session and i just need to talk to someone. I think i've found another wrong belief that i have. I believe/ed that smart people don't get depressed because they are smart enough to know that they are smart and are able to prove that.I believed that i was stupid and i got depressed and the fact that i was diagnosed with depression made me believe that i was even more stupid.It's a vicious circle. I've been working hard for the last months with CBT and myself and everything.I doing a good job and i feel pretty well. I've accomplished things i believed i wasn't even close to able to do them and im also able to realize it and admit it now. What are your beliefs about the connection between stupidity and depression? I don't feel ready to stop getting help but i feel that im in a good way. I believe in the human power. I believe that all of you guys including me we are able to fight depression,we can do this.

I don't believe that depressed people are stupid. And I don't think you are stupid either. Depression can hit anybody. Be it situational or hereditary. I had it on both sides of my family. So I was bound to get it. I have kept it at bay for a long time now.

So don't think you are stupid because you have been depressed. I am very happy you are feeling better. Keep up with the cbt and counseling...

Hugs, Karen...

Depression/Anxiety runs in my family. Be it nature or nurture, who knows? It doesn't really matter. But it clearly is chemical in our case. Three generations of alcoholics? Self-medication, big time. Also three generations of female PhDs, so I cannot see a link with intelligence.

Now, incorrect thinking, or self-talk, I buy that idea. Coming to the wrong conclusion about a person or situation due to a preconceived idea or structure of thinking can be linked to depression.

So your self-talk about stupidity wasn't correct, my friend.

I feel depressed and dissapointed and i can't function but i really need to study.What can i do?

Agreed with Karen.

Did you prepare properly for the test? There is no sin in not be ready--just that you need to prepare better next time.

It is not stupidity, just a lack of forethought.

Some people have test anxiety, which makes exams particularly hard.

Your psychiatrist can give you something to take before the test, maybe the night before. So that you will be able to think more clearly, you wont have all that anxiety. Maybe something to help you focus.

Try to study in a way that it is more fun and relaxing. Or make it relaxing when you study. So it isn't so much of a chore. I know with depression, everything can become a chore...

Try not to stress about it. Just make sure you are able to comprehend what you are reading. And to learn so you can answer the questions.

I would like to learn more. I am probably too old...

Hugs, Karen...