Posted by JenStar on March 16, 2006, at 12:19:56
In reply to Starting to question this whole meds thing, posted by Deneb on March 15, 2006, at 22:57:10
hi deneb,
I think the questions you're asking about meds are really good ones. Even if meds can/do help, I often want/hope/wish that I can "do it" on my own, without medical intervention. By "do it" I mean to stay stable and happy and not dive into anxiety-land.I think, for SOME people, it is possible to stay "Ok" without medication. But I think it takes work and talent and practice. I think to beat something like anxiety or depression or paranoia without meds, we need to know how to calm our bodies and minds down with our thoughts. I'm not too good at this yet, but I'm practicing. :) I think it takes a good social network, exercise, good eating, perhaps faith, yoga and meditation, etc.
And for other people, unfortunately, it's just too hard to do it, and meds are necessary.
To be honest, I think that diet can solve a LOT of problems. I don't know if a lot of poeple will agree with me, and I don't even know for sure if I'm right. But I suspect it. There is such a huge amount of chemical additives EVERYWHERE - chicken and beef have hormones and antibiotics and steroids; vegetables have pesticides and fertilizers; boxed and canned foods have stabilizers and anti-spoilants, and EVERYTHING has artificial flavor and color. I truly think that many of the chemicals are messing with our bodies and brains. I think that eating organic "clean" food can help many conditions, although it won't be able to cure or fix them.
I also think our society over-medicates.
But still, the meds can help, too! And if they ARE helping you, would it be wise to stay on them at least until graduation? Or if you try to taper off, to do it slowly and carefully, so you don't have any episodes on the way that might jeopardize your studies?
Just a few thoughts.
good luck! For the record, I don't think there's anything "wrong" with you! Everyone has issues, but that doens't make us bad or wrong. :)JenStar
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