Posted by emilyd on September 28, 2003, at 9:51:57
In reply to Re: preaching about meds » francesco, posted by Simcha on September 27, 2003, at 14:20:33
Thank you for your postings. I was first diagnosed with major depression, but when meds (Effexor, Wellbutrin, Lexapro to name a few) made me worse my therapist and psychaitrist began thinking bipolar. Luckily I've never had SD any worse than that experinced while depressed, but I agree with all that was said on this issue. I also am grateful that I have so many more options and chances of success than previous generations.
I never lost the conscious desire to lead a full, balanced life, but have not been able to find the physical strength/confidence/motivation to get back to a healthy lifestyle. I've gained at least 40 pounds. Thank god I have an incredibly supportive partner, family, therapist and doc. It's been 7 months since I started taking meds and have been through at least 6 in different combinations and dosages. I've been on disability the entire time. Those around me say I am doing better and do continue to improve, but I often cannot see it. With each new drug I swear it's the last I'll try, but maybe you're right that I need to stop fighting my treatment. It's just that on the occassions that I have, while I am more comfortable, I fear that comfort won't ever allow me to return to advancing the successful career and complete life that I had been buiding before all of this started.
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