> Dear Still, I no longer live in Seattle, but the place is chock full of hospitals. Pretty good healthcare scene, so start with the yellowpages, or call the city/county office of mental health -- I bet they have a list of providers.
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> Also, I think you showed courage in finding out how you'd do without meds, but I don't think that implies either cowardice or failure if you go back on. I mean, I've been taking blood pressure meds for 20 years & I don't feel guilty about it. In fact, I hardly think about it. And come to think of it, my GP had to try out several meds before we found one we were satisfied with. It's a drag, and worse with psych meds because the influence consciousness, but it's not any different in principle. I'm happy that I live in a time when my blood pressure and my anxiety can be treated with medication -- I'd probably be dead by now without these drugs.
Sage advice.
I think that the more you recognize, understand, and accept the fact that you have a biological illness, the less you will blame yourself for treating it properly.
- Scott
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