Posted by LyndaK on October 19, 2002, at 20:52:11
In reply to Re: Remeron side effects and other AD effects » LyndaK, posted by ZH389 on October 18, 2002, at 1:10:25
Isa,
Thanks for your reply. I feel a little better now, like I'm not necessarily doomed to experiencing "the stupids" on this drug -- at least not as bad as with Zoloft.
I know what you mean about wishing the medications could "make me happy", but the truth is they don't. I believe they can help halt a worsening depression or can help restore some lost function (like tending to the needs of my children or meeting the demands of my job) but the "happiness" part is something I have to work on from more of a behavioral perspective -- that's where therapy helps. I think that's why so many studies show that treatment that includes medication AND therapy produces the best LONGTERM results. Of course, that's still a rather broad statement since there are SO many different medications and different types of therapy and the individuality of each therapist. It still feels like a crapshoot most of the time. But with the Remeron I definitely function better, and when I function better I feel better about myself. But I've been getting therapeutic support (off and on) for most of the time that I've been trying different medications and I think that support definitely has its value.
I feel like I've rambled a bit. Hope I've said something that might be helpful.
Take Care.
Lynda
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