Originally Posted by
LoneWolf04 
I guess my real question is, is there any way of avoiding learned helplessnes AND still work the 12 step program? Since the basic tenant is to give up all control to a higher power etc.
first off i hope you address the depression by seeking professional that diagnosed you.
the steps dont say we give up control to a higher power.
Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
that one word- CARE- gets missed often. we still have our will(thoughts) and lives(actions).
i dont think
avoiding learned helplessness is a good idea. facing it ,learning from it, and changing would probably be better.
could very well be addressed with the steps but may need outside help for it.