Posted by puravida on January 23, 2024, at 12:48:17
Decades later...
I was very active on this forum trying to understand and solve my psych challenges up until around mid- 2000's or so. I think at that time, I was resigned to thinking I'd have to be on meds for the rest of my life. I suppose I thought whatever I was on would have to be good enough because I simply didn't have time to devote to research and experimentation to meds, supplements, etc., I had during the previous years. I also eventually put therapy on the back burner.
Recent events in my life have made me take a look again at what I thought I knew, what we collectively were told, and how it has changed so dramatically. On one hand, I feel like I am a pro at this. I got out of my funk and my life was on track once before, I can do it again. On the other, I'm aware that I'm working on old theories and research that were mainstream then that I understood so well.
So, I guess I am trying to update my knowledge and try to understand my past self in relation to what we know today. For instance, I've now been tested and diagnosed with both c-PTSD and ADHD. I've also had neuro symptoms of facial movement, spasms, and weakness/paralysis. Now I've been prescribed more meds on top of the original (and now standard for me) anxiety/depression meds.
I'm asking myself many questions that I would love to discuss with others who have a long-term view, not just the latest thinking. I wondered where I might find these people - and - ta-da!
I don't know if this board is active, or there is another one I might try, if my password will work, and even which email address I am signed up with, but thought I'd try.
Bueller?
poster:puravida
thread:1122312
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