Posted by Claudia on March 4, 2002, at 18:03:13
In reply to Re: Celexa » Claudia, posted by Taryn on March 4, 2002, at 15:45:27
Thank you all so much for your words of wisdom and support. You ahve no idea how great it feels to have a little hope. We have a follow-up appt. wiht the Dr. this week - so hopefully he will up the medication and that might be what he needs. (Hopefully!)
I cna tell you one thing from this experience - I have SO MUCH respect for the people who suffer through this, their families and for the success stories I keep hearing about. Depression is a terribly misunderstood disease and can be so dibilitating - mentally, physically and last, but not least, socially. It's so sad more people dont understand it for what it really is. A true, a very common disease.
Thanks again for your words of support. I will keep you updated. Again, we're always looking for words of advice - so keep 'em coming if you think of any more coping strategies.
One question maybe you can help with - in any of your experiences, do you personally think this was just a chemical thing with you, or is it brought on my outside stresses and triggers? I know for a fact that in my husbands case he isn't dealing (well) with some very hard family issues, which is even harder for a guy to admit, and it's my belief that's what behind this. But, what do I know. I'm really just here as his partner tpo love him though this. I'd like to hear other people who are going through depression's opinion on the outside stress factor. That will lead to the next question as to whether medication alone has helped most people, or medication taken jointly with councelling of some sort.
Take care.
Claudia
:)
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