Posted by bulldog2 on April 20, 2008, at 13:08:52
In reply to Re: OOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo, posted by SLS on April 20, 2008, at 12:33:56
feeling better off of meds is not the same as complete remission which is the goal of any treatment protocol. Many feel somewhat better for a while only to relapse later. There are probably millions of untreated people who drag themselves through each day feeling no joy or happiness. What does one do when all alternatives are exhausted? So you've tried diet and exercise, fish oil, sam-e, sjw, cbt etc and you still feel joyless. If you're lucky you may respond to one of the above.But some don't for one reason or another. So what are the options? A dreadful unhappy life and just accept that's the best you can do or try meds. Some on meds could not go to school or take part in a joyful life without them. I know meds don't work for everyone but let's not dismiss them as one of the options to explore.Also depressed people who are not in remission are more likely to self medicate with alcohol and or drugs.This is a complicated issue and can't be decided by individual stories.
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