While you are on Paxil, is the best time to deal with those past issues, it will give you the best chance of getting off it at some point. I don't know much about biofeedback, but I know some people say they have had good results. It's worth a try.

I go to talk therapy and do not rehash the past anymore, I've had years of therapy. Today I talk about the present issues and the most pressing is getting stabilized with new meds and coping skills. One day at a time. I've not used biofeedback either but I hear it can be helpful for some.

Biofeedback is not magic. It cannot by itself cure disease or make a person happy. It is a tool that reminds client and doctor alike that thoughts and feelings profoundly influence physical health

I think therapy is a good idea, especially, if there is a focus on building coping skills and understanding thoughts and behaviors that contribute to our depression. Developing a relapse prevention plan is also benefical. If you see someone tell them about your concern about opening up old feelings. Discussing feelings can be helpful, however, and people usually do break as a result. I haven't heard anything much about the use of bio-feedback for the treatment of depression or anxiety but that does not mean it may not be helpful. This should be something you discuss with your doctor and/ or therapist.

Paxil is a wonderful medication for anxiety/depression. My experience has been that even though I dread digging up the past, it is a neccessary part of recovery. Pills won't take care of your problems. While pills may alleviate your symptoms and help put the chemical imbalance in your brain back on track, it doesn't "cure" the depression part of you diagnosis. Get to the root of the problem and the symptoms will alleviate on their own ( most of them). In my experience, it is ALWAYS better to do the talk therapy with the meds because, although you are feeling better, the root of the problem that is zapping all your seratonin and other chemicals is still there and until you scream them outloud and cry and work through them, you will always be in distress.

Again, this is just my experience and opinion.

I agree with the American Psychiatric Association that depression is a biological illness at base. I am aware of the studies that say therapy plus medication is best. However, if you are doing well on medication alone I don't see any need for therapy except as a possible relapse prevention --and I have my doubts whether that can work. Depression IS NOT caused by any DEEP SEATED psychological issues. That is bunk! It is caused by chemistry and all the psychotherapy in the world will not make it go away. You need medication. If medication works----fantastic and congrats!

everyone is different..think it depends on your personal needs and situation. some people find therapy and meds best for them. i've never tried biofeedback, but from what little i know, it's a way to learn to control your responses. (anxiety?)
but, that said, i have found cognitive therapy helpful at different points in my life.
i, like you...find no comfort from hashing old shit up week after week. ugh!
i'm fine when i have meds right.
xoxo Di