Posted by Lexie on September 4, 2000, at 9:08:11
In reply to Re: When is it time to give up?, posted by stjames on September 4, 2000, at 2:14:46
> James here.....
>
> I would say, "Hogwash !" You are doing what needs to be done to get better. Don't
> beat yourself up over this !
> >
> James here....
>
> All of us feel like this at some point. However I know what life is like off the
> meds...crap. The wrong meds can make thinks worse and often the right meds do this at
> first, till you adjust or find the right dose. I found what works 15 yrs ago and have done well
> ever since. There have been bumps along the way, though. If I can do well, and others too, YOU CAN TOO !
>
> When is it time to give up ? NEVER ! Squeeze the flask of life to its dregs. Bipolar is well known
> for being tricky to treat, it seems to take many longer to find what works. You are worth the wait.
>
> james
James, Thank you for reminding me that life off the medication is worse than life on. I have a Doctors appointment this week that I will keep. I will keep hanging on. Sometimes it seems so hard but I guess that is when I need to grip even harder. Thanks again. Great timely encourgement. Lexie
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