Posted by MelindaJ on July 20, 1999, at 8:44:44
In reply to Re: The Effexor Lie, posted by Richard on July 20, 1999, at 4:05:01
Hi Richard,
Congratulations on your sobriety! I also think its wonderful that you've accepted Christ into your life. As a fellow Christian, I've battled anxiety and depression most of my life. I've watched my mother, on her knees in prayer, begging God for relief from her symptoms. Mental illness is a very real disease. Any doctor worth his salt will examine and rule out underlying health problems before prescribing a course of medication. I also feel that any responsible physician will also insist that a patient enter therapy while on medication. Unfortunately, there are a lot of uncaring, incompetent doctors in this country (right, Racer?). Ultimately, its up to the patient to be informed, question ALL doctors and insist on quality care. I feel that God has given me the strength to pesevere through some rough circumstances and led me to the care I need. Best of luck to you - may our Lord guide you to peace and happiness.
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