Posted by partlycloudy on January 5, 2005, at 10:27:37
In reply to Would like to know how you feel...not a debate, posted by JACJ on January 5, 2005, at 7:54:26
I have gone on and off antidepressants for over 10 years. Every time I crashed back into depression, it was a worse experience than the time before. Now that I'm "stable" (LOL), I plan to stay on the meds for as long as is necessary for my overall health; that is, as long as my doctor and I agree is necessary. I don't want to experience another crash and burn if I can help it by staying on my medications. I have proven to myself too many times how unstable and fragile I am without these drugs.
I am the type of person who consults with my p-doc over whatever medication I'm on; whether she prescribed it to me or another physician. It has meant trying many different combinations, dosages, lots of very uncomfortable side effects, and frustrations.
Thanks for asking!
poster:partlycloudy
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