Well, I do agree that it was brave in a way to start taking meds. I always looked at others that were obviously "different" as weak minded people. My perspective has changed drasticly to say the least. I fought a long time against medication and finally gave in. My DW even comments on how much better I am now. I'm not always nervous and ready to jump out the window like I used to be and my reaction to situations is not one of panic but, calmness and normal. I used to think some really way out stuff, like being fired forom my job that I've had for 18 years and get excellent performance evaluations. I had feelings of impending doom amd fight or flight for more that 10 years. I used to go on 3 mile runs just to calm down. I now run for the enjoyment . Being very athletic used to help me a lot but, then I got old real fast, lol.
I'm very active and the meds don't seem to have interfered with that so, I am very happy about that.
Thanks for your response and I agree that it was a brave step forward.