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Member Since Apr 2008
Location: Johannesburg , South Africa
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Jul 16, 2008 at 09:10 AM
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Around August last year the "wheels fell off" and I ended up in Therapy. My therapist insisted I start taking meds. Fought her tooth and nail, but eventually went to a Pdoc.
Since December its been a hard hard road, I have been extremely depressed, probably the worst I have ever been. And none of the meciation seems to help. After a particularly hectic week and no relief in sight (pdoc line was "I really don't know what to try next"). I stamped my Nike clad size 5 and refused to take another tablet. OMG, has life improved over the last 7 days, literally, in leaps and bounds. Hectic depression fits and uncontrollable tears have stopped, have not been emotional once in 7 days (as appose to twice daily). Has this happened to anybody before? |
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Jul 16, 2008 at 10:26 AM
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I had similar reactions (heavy depression etc) when we were trying to find the right meds, which took 8 very long months. Once dosage and combination was right, it was smooth sailing. It is difficult and frustrating playing the waiting game, but it was worth it, but that's just my experience.
It's good that you are coping better without needing the meds, maybe just moniter how you feel over a longer period of time. It doesn't hurt to keep your options open. Only you know what is best for you. Pdocs can only go buy statistics, and everyone is different. I wish you all the best Stay strong __________________ I'm scared to get close to anyone because everyone who ever said "I'll be there" left "Our scars have the power to remind us that the past is real" Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter in Red Dragon |
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Jul 16, 2008 at 11:14 PM
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Anti-depressants only help about 30% of the people who try them, so you are not alone.
</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font> My therapist insisted I start taking meds. Fought her tooth and nail, but eventually went to a Pdoc. </div></font></blockquote><font class="post">I think therapists shouldn't insist on anything, especially something that causes the client to fight tooth and nail. Something wrong there. For one thing, it sets you up for failure on meds since you are fighting against the whole idea of pharmaceutical intervention. My first T was kind of the opposite. She refused to see me anymore if I started on meds. I don't think T's should give ultimatums like this, especially in the area of meds, which is not part of their training. It is really counterproductive to give ultimatums. This caused a rupture between me and my T that was never fixed. Best of luck with no meds. If you feel better, great! __________________ "Therapists are experts at developing therapeutic relationships." |
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