Posted by IsoM on October 23, 2002, at 16:45:11
In reply to Re: Educate members, posted by Dr. Bob on October 23, 2002, at 16:22:47
No matter how good the intentions someone may have, "my" experiences have been that unless a person has had an 'opportunity' to walk in similar shoes, they have no idea of what it is. I think pharmrep has no ulterior motive in extolling the virtues of Lexapro. I do believe he really wishes to be helpful. I'd hestitate to say, but I bet he's young, brash, full of enthusiasm in most things, & rather idealistic about most things. All very good attributes!! But maybe the years & experience will temper his methods (but not I hope, his enthusisam & ideals).
But pharmrep has never had depression & despite Phil's view that he shows remarkable insight, I don't think he knows what it can do & what it feels like - just how much it can alter a person. His comments & advice is going to come from someone never knowing what it can do to the soul of a person. Living with a depressed person, being around them, even treating them is NOT the same. I prefer pdocs that have suffered from depression myself. They're much more empathetic, understanding, determined, AND knowledgable about treating it.
Pharmrep is digging through the info available to him, trying his best to help anyone taking Lexapro. If people accept that his advice has limitations, there's still good that can be gleaned from it.
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