Posted by francesco on March 30, 2004, at 5:40:16
In reply to Re: Do antidepressants really work?, posted by rainbowlight on March 29, 2004, at 22:26:20
> In my opinion, if you really need them, yes they work and can help tremendously. They have helped me lead a quality of life I never could have imagined. On a scale of quality of life of 1 to 10, I would say I was about a 3-4 and I would say now about 8-9 with them. I am so much happier. Yes, I hate the side effects and I wonder what the long term effects of these meds will be on me. However, I have come to the conclusion that I would rather have 20 good years being happy than 40 years being miserable if that is the case. I think it is a quality of life issue. Go with your gut, do what feels right for YOU.
Sorry, it's like a compulsion for me. When somebody tells that its quality of life is 8/9 with meds I must ask: what meds are you taking ? : )
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