Posted by Glydin on October 11, 2005, at 22:27:07
In reply to Re: so went to pdoc, posted by maddy4 on October 11, 2005, at 22:04:11
> guess i have just officially committed myself to the world of brain altering drugs - for real. dont know if this is a good or bad thing. am relieved and sad abt it all at same time.
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I think that's a normal reaction. It's something most of us have struggled with once we get passed the denial and the "maybe it will just go away".... after that, we are left with the reality of the entire situation. It's not an easy peace to make but it is possible to be okay with it.A very wise person once told me something that has always stayed with me and I try to remember the thought in those words when I start feeling "funny" about needing some "chemical intervention" to be okay. The words are: We have a finite number of days on this earth. We have a choice as to how we spend those days. We can try and seek the best life possible and live with some measure of contentment that we did the best we could or we can give into the negative aspects of our lives and just survive day to day.
For me, doing all I could included giving into things I didn't like to improve the quality of my life. For me, this meant making peace that meds would be a part of the plan. I'm probably a lifer, but it's alright with me.
Okay, I have stepped off my soapbox (smile).
Good luck to you. Please keep checking in.
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