Posted by JonW on May 23, 2002, at 13:54:18
In reply to Re: Info on Paxil (rather long), posted by SassyMom33 on May 23, 2002, at 12:48:14
> People do look at others on meds for stuff as not as competant. I have seen it. There is a lawsuit pending from this wreck, and people see me in public as holding myself together, but when I get home I fall apart. Sometimes the not whole me will surface at work (as I am in a management role) So, I am hoping that this Paxil CR(even at a seemingly low dose)will just help me to even out. Does that make sense?
Hi Sassy,
Welcome to the neighborhood! It's true, there still is a stigma with mental illness, but the more educated you become about mental health the less it bothers you because you realize how stupid it is! I'll give you two analogies to think about. If someone fell down a flight of stairs and broke a leg, would you look down on this person for breaking their leg and consider them less competent for using crutches during the healing process? And the second example would be someone with lupus, would you blame this person for having lupus?! I hope not.
How long will you have to take this drug for? No one can say for sure. Paxil may just be your "crutch" until everything heals as it should. Or your mental illness could be more biological, and in that case you may need to be on medication long-term. But just as there is no shame in having lupus, there is no shame in having a mental illness!
All of these things that are bothering you now may not be such a big deal once the Paxil kicks in. Who knows, it might surprise you and make life better than ever before. It's a great drug, and many people have had success with it.
Good Luck,
Jon
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