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Originally Posted by lilypup
Deep depression is below the level of suicide. It is when all you see is blackness and are frozen in place. You don't have the energy or organization to suicide.
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Excellent description. That's where I was three weeks ago. I couldn't even think through a suicide plan. My brain was like mud.
There are definitely ways for some people to make it med free, joy division. It's been discussed here before. I know for myself that it is not an option at this point and may never be, but many people here have built up a large toolbox of alternative coping skills and can live without medication. You may be one of those people. It all depends on how severe your symptoms get and how you can handle the severity. Does your depression reach psychosis stage? Or strong suicidal stage? If so and you have no other coping skills, meds may be the only option for now until you do have more skills. But if not, you may be able to live the med free life!