Posted by dj on June 7, 2000, at 14:55:30
In reply to Last night, a dj saved my life ..., posted by phillybob on March 2, 2000, at 12:08:49
...> The point is, for all this time, I just wanted something to ease the pain and help me live again(which various meds at various times showed glimmers of doing). It is often referred to here as "the magic bullet," and yes, that is what I sought.
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> For me, maybe it is best that nothing worked. Yes, it has been hell and I would certainly urge medication in all cases for all people who feel the pain of depression, but I truly am hoping that I personally fall into the category of those whose environmental factors opened up the can of physiology that is depression.
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> Never would I say that what goes for me, goes for all. In fact, I strongly believe that it is not possible for everyone whose situation is even similar to mine can get through the muck of being in the illness without proper help (which in all cases can certainly include meds)....
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> It really helps for me to view my depression as the act of myself at 15 years old. My obsessions to feel better have been to focus, or obsess even, on one of the panaceas mentioned above ... which has ultimately been, for me, an obsession with my depression.
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> I've just decided to take responsibility for my life, and I look forward to it. I can not do it alone and I will not rely upon family and friends who are biased and they, unlike a good professional, lack the tools in helping me address not only the underlying environmental causes of my depression but also the havoc that my depression has wreaked upon my life and the practical plans of sustaining my life (a.k.a. not going down again).
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...I must go in that direction for myself (thus, the quasi-tribute, quasi-mock to dj in the subject line which, for those of you not in my generation, also happens to be a refrain from some disco-type tunes years back).
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...> "Honey! Ya gotta go there ... to know there."
Amen, Philly Bob!! Well said, brother!!
I hope you are doing very well, as am I, overall. It's not always a picnic but self-responsibility is what it is all about, not a magic bullet. And that's what all the better learning I have gleaned from many sources, over many years has shown to me.
Some expressed concern before about my comments about the Haven (http://www.pdseminars.com). Well folks, no worries. Self-responsibility is what they teach there and they like myself believe that medication has a place, but not a permanent one. I know that some objected to my view that it is a crutch as they considered that disparging of them and their efforts.
They misinterpreted my previous comments which reflect exactly what both PB and I stated above.
Medication has its place. So do crutchs. But if you do the work and strengthen the broken places you will hopefully be stronger there and NOT in need of a crutch, other than temporarily. That's all I was saying folks...so please do NOT misinterpret me, once again.
And if you want to get a clearer picture of what I said all along go read any of the books I've referenced previously ("Prozac Backlash : Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives by Joseph Glenmullen, MD" is a new one you might want to check out as well).
Regardless of whatever path you choose I wish you well, each and everyone of you.
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