Posted by BrittPark on November 21, 2002, at 13:13:40
In reply to To Drug or not To Drug, posted by KellyT on November 21, 2002, at 12:15:13
I haven't been in your situation but many people on the board have. I have had recurrent depression for the last 20 years. Luckily for me psychopharmaceuticals have mostly worked. They might also work for you if you were to receive them in a controlled setting like a hospital. I know hospitalization is no fun, but they do manage to keep people from ODing. You didn't say but I'm assuming that your ODs have been suicide attempts. It is very important that whenever you seriously contemplate suicide that you get yourself to the nearest Emergency Room immediately.
Meanwhile there are treatments other than drugs. There is CBT which works very well for some people. There is ECT which is daunting but considered to be one of the most effective ways of treating depression and related illnesses.
Whatever you do, don't go it alone. Get you family involved (if you can). Start seeing a psychiatrist (if you aren't already). Keep posting to PB. You can get a lot of support here.
You will feel better; it's just a matter of patience.
Britt
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