Posted by allisonm on October 25, 2000, at 11:37:04
In reply to Re: labels, posted by Ted on October 24, 2000, at 22:50:18
Ted,
I know it's not fatal, unless I decide it should be. The words chronic and refractory give me the impression that I will never be rid of this and that I will be dogged by it as I am now for the rest of my life. Even if I get rid of it, because it is chronic I would assume that there is a very good chance that it will come back. Having to live the way I am now for the rest of my life may as well be a death sentence. I suppose it would be more accurate to call it a "life sentence with no chance of parole."
Yes, there are lots and lots of drugs out there. I have tried several. None has worked completely. I have kept hopeful that the right one will come along. The next stop after the current trial is MAOIs. My depression restricts me enough as it is without having to watch everything I eat as well -- possibly for the rest of my life.
Sorry for the negative thinking. It's just where I am right now.
Allison
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