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Originally Posted by DechanDawa
Have you tried a lot of different antidepressants? I had such bad side effects from the antidepressant given me I went off in less than three weeks, and I wouldn't take another one under any conditions. I am interested to know your experience. I am now studying DBT too. I have a workbook. It is hard - really hard - to change one's views and behavior, but I see that it's necessary because being depressed and anxious isn't normal even if it feels like it is.
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Hi DD , Thanks for your reply. Now I have to say that what I'm saying here is only my experience. You know the old what could bad for me could be good for you thing. But It sounds like we have similar experiences.
The problem is that nobody knows ahead of time if a particular anti-depressant will work on you You have to try them out one by one hoping for the best. And they usually take a good two weeks or more to really get into your bloodstream. So it's all trial and error. After over 40 yrs of taking some kind of A-D I've still haven't been able to kick this deep down depression.
Some had tolerable side effects but some had intolerable side effects. Even if they might have helped I wouldn't even be able to say. It was always in conjunction with talk therapy. I would say that dependimg on your Dx etc... I wouldn't totally shut the door on them. Sometimes the pain is so bad you'll take anything to help ease it .
Now as far as the DBT , this treatment model seems all the rave right now. I consider this a valid treatment method BUT I'm not ready for the formal training. I do an extensive amount of reading and try to self learn at this point ( I have to point out also that I'm old school ). I am not ready for any structured scenario. My mind is "scattered " right now , my concentration level is low , including patience. No "diaries" , homework , etc. for me right now.
I'm trying to find a psychotherapist who can deal with a BPD and understands modern day nuero-science , the attachment theory and takes a rather multi-disciplinarian approach. That's just been my life long dream. To re-create my neuro-pathways by reliving the trauma and changing my brains response. I know it sounds complicated , and it is , but it's what I dream about.
You get all the info you can get your hands on and hope for the best. This is a very complex thing were dealing with here. But there is hope , don't ever give up.
PM me anytime for an " off the record discussion " if you'd like. That goes for anybody whos interested in talking to me in an " out of thread " mode.
