Posted by linkadge on November 13, 2003, at 19:41:20
In reply to still with the dark thoughts..., posted by estorianna on November 13, 2003, at 18:55:10
I can't begin to imagine the loss you must feel for your brother. I also understand that you need some way to make something of this situation.
Reporting your case to the company may, or may not bring the resolution your soul requires. It is very possible that you can bring your case, (with the proper attourney) to court. Beleive it or not, there are many cases similar to yours, where a drug has been deemed the final factor in driving a person to suicide. Lilly probably makes a settlement on many cases like this in a year.
If money is what you want (I don't mean that in a rude way) there is a good chance you can get some.
It is entirely correct to say that these drugs (if/when) they work are only part of the solution. Many times when they do work, they only do enough so as to get you wanting to help yourself again.These are some of the tools I have to keep the depression at bay
Medications (phamracudical)
Fish Oil - Omega 3 fatty acids
Folic Acid
Vitamin D
rTMS (repetitive transcranial megnetic stimulation)
Exercise (jogging 1h each day)
Church
Bible Study
etc etc.I guess what I'm really trying to say is that we too are just normal people. I am only 20 years old and there have been many times that I have been very close to suicide. I would be lying to you if I said that these drugs are the whole answer, and I would be lying to you if I said they are not part, of the answer.
As far as side effects go, yes, I have put up with a lot, but after 2 months of withstanding them, I didn't even feel like I was taking anything.
But you are absolutely right, the few weeks can be horrible. Had I not had my family in the same house as me (literally guarding me) I would not be here.
Blaming the drugs, may not be the answer you're looking for, cause as I said, there are two sides to the coin. When they do work, they really do help. If you want examples of them working, don't come to this board :), we're all the ones who aren't quite there yet
But please, if there is anything I know that can help you find the answers you're looking for, please ask, even if you think that I seem shallow or superficial, or perhaps being my age, I really don't know suffering.
I commend you for coming to this site, If there's anything I can help you with please let me know.
We both know that text cannot communicate my sencerity.
Linkadge
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