Posted by Montsegur on September 10, 2001, at 16:04:56
In reply to Well said, posted by Cruz on September 8, 2001, at 17:51:08
> > Sometimes you just have to hunker down like a mule in a hailstorm. But don't give up. At least not permanently. Be AGRESSIVE about MEDical treatment. That's the best advice I ever got. Eventually you will find something that works. If you just keep keeping on. I'm on quite a cocktail, but to hell with anyone's opinion who hasn't had my experiences with depression. I know what medication has done and is doing for me. Knowing that won't make your pain any less, but you know your experience of reality is pathological, trust your gut and let time drag you forward. Just keep trying when ever you can- in disgust, in desperation and in depression just keep trying with the best doctor you can find, medication medication medication.
Yes, two things you have to keep in mind with all this, pertaining to some of these "professionals", and with friends and loved ones:
1) professionals. A fair segment of these people are cruising along, perhaps well-intentioned, but not "up" on the latest medications, clinical testings, and results. Go in armed with specific information on meds you have researched and question them closely to really see if they have working knowledge about it. Don't get brow-beaten into taking something you aren't clear about.
2) friends and loved ones. most of these people have only compassion and love to guide them with; in actual fact they are out of their depth with your experience. They really don't "get it", and why should they? I remember I didn't have a clue until I got hit with my own long-term depression. So understand that limitation. Only those who have stood within this can really know, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
Regards,
D.
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