Posted by pat123 on March 21, 2001, at 22:34:43
In reply to Re: How do I know if my anti-depressant is working ?, posted by MA on March 21, 2001, at 21:44:16
> Good question...There was many a time when I was not sure myself. The way I judge it now is by questioning how focused am I on observing life rather than participating in it.
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MA makes good points. I also agree that you need to feel well or normal and not settle for better.
i have some things I use to gage things like 1) how often I wash (sad but true) 2) Excessive sleeping for several days in a row 3) Generally I enjoy work if not depressed and don't if the depression is starting. Having critera that is black and white like either I have washed every day or I have not is a big help.It is normal to have a few days of depression here and there, so I consider 1-2 days depressed
to mean nothing unless things continue past day 3.Pat
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