Fight. And fight. and fight more. And rest enough, to fight more.

I know that's not an easy answer. We all have to learn how to be most effective in battling while we're getting dragged under. And we can't stop until we get back out again. I've been on both sides. It's not easy.

As far as the meds you should talk to your doctor. If you're not getting negative side effects, you might want to consider it, sometimes meds can give you the extra energy you need to fight.