Posted by Paul S. on March 3, 2000, at 2:41:50
In reply to in a fools paradise, posted by William on March 3, 2000, at 1:03:26
Honesty with Docs:
I have found it better to let my doc know what is happening in those areas. Most docs are pretty good about it with them usually being concerned that we aren't overdoing it and in which situations. My doc is ok with me having a few drinks socially but would be concerned if I was drinking by myself.Fools Paradise:
I would agree with you William. Much less is known about mood disorders then many docs would lead us to believe. I've tried over 15 meds and am still trying to find an even partially effective treatment. Out of those, only one (Paxil) worked at all, and it pooped out after six months. Why did that one work?...who knows. Why did it quit working?...no answer there either. Much of mental health work is hit and miss...and in my case mostly misses. Still I continue with trying different treatments even though I too am angered by all the "hype" about meds and how easy these illnesses are to treat. I hope that something beneficial does comes along for you....and for myself also.
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