Posted by stargazer2 on March 13, 2010, at 0:01:12
In reply to Facing an MAOI lifestyle...., posted by Petrucci914 on March 9, 2010, at 19:44:35
Depends how severe your depression is. If it is severe like mine was, there was no normalcy left to life and there was no enjoyments of wine, beer, food so there really wasn't a trade-off for me. That you still enjoy your beer may show your depression might not be as severe as those that are willing to give up foods and drinks for a stab of getting a life back.
There will be a trade-off but in my opinion you will know it if you try the med and it works. YOu will gladly give up beer for a life returned, if it is a life not worth living anymore.
I miss some stuff but adapt and drink or eat plenty of things I do like. I don't have to eat everything but within very strict parameters, which luckily I can adhere to. An occasional lapse will teach you not to eat/drink something again, either from a visit to the ER or a severe headache that will blow your head off. The truth, no mincing words.
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