Posted by Jedi on September 1, 2005, at 1:38:52
In reply to Re: anyone ever go off meds were just fine, posted by Bill LL on August 31, 2005, at 15:55:19
> I think that most people on meds for endogenous depression and anxiety will probably have those 2 illnesses for life. By endogenous, I mean that they are always depressed. It's not a situational thing and it's not due to a traumatic event.
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Hi Bil LL,
I believe that you are right on target. My depression is endogenous. Before several relapes, every time I came off Nardil, I thought that I would be able to quit the meds at some point. However, I now believe I will be on medication the rest of my life. Chances of the scientists understanding the brain enough to come up with a cure in my lifetime, is pretty slim. We don't even really know how the current antidepressants work. I really hate trial and error. But that is what we are stuck with at this time.
Take care,
Jedi
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