Posted by sid on January 29, 2002, at 14:18:39
In reply to Stay on drugs forever?, posted by Lou Pilder on January 29, 2002, at 13:15:56
I thik that some people can't do without meds for the rest of their life. This is a reality for some. Most people who take ADs do want to stop taking them at some point and be healthy without them. It is not always possible however.
I hope I'll be able to stop and move on with my life and not think about depression all the time. But I've had dysthymia for 21 years, and I know it may not be possible. I'll have to try and see how it goes. If I have to take them forever to be well, that's a reality I'll have to deal with then.
All this to say that I am not sure what the debate is about... Both realities exist, and most if not all of us would like to be free from meds some day, but it may not happen.
poster:sid
thread:91731
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020124/msgs/92049.html