Posted by jubei on August 22, 2005, at 20:01:41
In reply to Why do i feel like i have failed if i start meds ?, posted by wildcard on August 22, 2005, at 19:44:35
What are you depressed about? I know it probably has a lot to do with what happened in the past, however I will spare you the positive-thinking crap.
The truth is, a drug can't take away what happened to you. Drugs (such as opiates, alcohol, etc.)can alter pain so that it isn't bothersome for a while, but that is all they do really.
Avoiding social situations is a rational thing to do when you have been hurt in social situations. Much how some war veterans try to avoid any loud noises... you are simply trying to avoid something potentially dangerous (or anything that reminds you of a traumatic thing), this of course makes sense for a survivalist being such as a human to do. Unfortunately, many times in life, you might have to experience social things in order to get money, or get further in your life. Drugs don't change this.
If you do decide to go back on drugs, it would be wise to be aware of the potential negativities inherantly involved. I won't advise you to try herbs or other natural remedial devices of that nature, however, a good excercise has always helped stave off some anxiety for a little while.
Hmm, there is another thing you can do, though it may be hard according to how severe you feel. You could simply try to not act depressed. Sort of like an actor in a play or movie. Theoretically, you would actually begin to develop the habit of being happier in life...seeing perhaps some of the great oppurtunities. You could also watch a lot of funny things, it's kind of hard to be depressed when you are laughing :o
Anyway, to sum up everything, I would rather not advise someone to take certain medicines, if only because of the horrible things they did to me. I thought they were the easy way out, oh well.
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