Posted by linkadge on January 22, 2005, at 16:51:41
In reply to Linkadge, posted by mcp on January 22, 2005, at 11:27:34
Well, generally I would take your advice, however I am really not putting all that much faith in these medications. They are only one tool in the chest for me. I have resisted Zoloft increases posed by my docotors.
For instance, most people don't know that I also do the following to help treat my depression.
1) Jog 1.5 hours a day (every single day) to
help combat anxiety and to help me sleep.
(if you don't believe me I invite you to
Waterloo Ontario, Canada to join me !!)2) Eat the best diet possable.
Ample calories, fat, tryptophan rich foods
Multivitamin, Omega 3 etc.
Plenty of water,
Periodic fasting.3) Do things I enjoy like:
Listening to classical music.
Playing the piano.
Praying (daily)
Reading the bible
Going to church.4) Maintaining meaningful reationships.
5) Counselling
The list goes on. I think many come to this board and assume we are all just a bunch of lazy people who want to sit on the couch and pop pills.I have been labled manic- because of my almost frantic battle to beat this depression. What am I looking for you ask? The ability to look in the mirror at the end of the day, and say "I want to live!"
I have been to the hospital many times because of stopping my medications. I have weaned, tapered and tried it every which way possible. I don't mean to be condescening, but I have a LONG history of depression and suicide attempts in my family. If you are seeing it in a different angle that I have approached, then please share it with all of us.This is not a game for me it is a daily battle. I just come here for hope, even if they are just small whimsicle moments.
Linkadge
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