Posted by dana on June 22, 2001, at 10:59:28
In reply to Re: GENERALLY FEELING LIKE 'CRAP', posted by John Smith on June 19, 2001, at 12:08:30
> " But, your doc put you on medication for a reason. Sometimes people have to accept the fact that some drugs are necessary, even for the rest of their lives, if they are physically and mentally to get on with life. True whether it's diabetes, or stress related problems or whatever."
.............bit the bullet today and went to my doctor ! my panic/anxiety symptoms came back with gusto and I for the first time came too close to having 'dangerous' thoughts. He virtually said exactly the same thing to me, as you did, and after a long discussion determined that in fact my illness is a GENETIC one, meaning that my family is 'pre-disposed' to this illness and it is because the right TRIGGERS occurred that sent me into the spiral of attacks......and that like Diabetes needs to be treated, and possibly for the rest of my life.....and that because such a low dose seemed successful, then in a sense I am lucky....and he asked why I struggled with help that is available ! .... why did I have such a fear of accepting help....that's its not a being a failure, it's being courageous to accept the help, and take it on.
It could be a lot worse- it could be an illness that is untreatable !
Thanks for your encouragement, because of you I finally accepted help, and followed through as I was in total denial for all the months and months I was originally on Zoloft.....now I believe I will 'just take my medication' and go on enjoy life.Dana
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