llilybird, like anything in life, things work because you believe they will work. I freely admit I like pharmaceuticals and I believe in them. My outlaw mother is a pharmacist, my father was a chemist this was my launching pad into the world of treatment. If I'm ill, my first instinct is to find the medicine that will alleviate the problem. If I'm somewhat stable and in control I may experiment with alternative medicines like herbs, acupuncture, reiki, meditation, etc. the minute my life is off balance I go back to pharmaceuticals as my first option. Finally, don't get me wrong, I never stop taking pharmaceuticals, the alternative medicines are an adjunct to my treatment.

So the question you need to ask yourself is what do you believe in, what do you believe will have the best chance to help you.

Good Luck!