DavyJones -

I agree with what you said about drug therapy being a process. I think you have to go with what's going to work for you at the time and that's not always going to be the same thing - which is good because it gives you flexibility to deal with whatever the most pressing issue is, and frustrating because that's not always the same thing. Sometimes I really need something that will knock me on my rear, and sometimes that's the last thing I need.

And, of course, everyone's reaction is to a particular med is going to be different based on their symptoms and physiology. I like to read about how people's personal experiences are with a drug because sometimes I'm looking for the same thing and other times I can see where someone says "I hate this because it did x,y, and z" and I think, great that's just what I want.

I think you're spot on about the process thing. Going with the flow and not getting stuck on what happened before but recognizing what's happening now and what you're aiming for in the future and trying to figure the best way to achieve that.

Good points...