Posted by Shar on July 2, 2001, at 23:27:35
In reply to Re: Depressed Niece wants no meds....shar, posted by Kristi on June 30, 2001, at 23:58:42
I had not given much thought to the fact that I was meds resistant for so many years--I've been depressed for about 35 years, and at first the meds were so awful I didn't want them....the whole snake pit thing.
Then, I did try prozac and it didn't have much impact. Finally, I decided to get serious about 5 or 6 years ago. I wasn't scared about brain damage or addiction, just that they would have horrible side effects and not help with depression.
Some were pretty horrible, and they have made me decidedly dumber (I am now a poor speller after decades of being an A+ speller), but also less depressed.
With my niece, I will hang in there, she is welcome to come over, and I always talk straight with her about whatever is going on (if she is suicidal or something).
Thanks for all the input, I appreciate it, and hearing your stories helped me understand things more clearly.
Shar
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