Posted by Sofia on October 27, 1999, at 23:29:08
In reply to Anyone not taking meds...by choice?, posted by Tom on October 20, 1999, at 22:58:14
> I do take SAMe, the only thing that I can tolerate. It helps with my symptoms. But I have hope for a more holistic intervention (finding myself again and holding on to that "self" forever).
>What is SAMe? I took myself off medication a couple of months ago. I echo your thoughts and hopes of finding the real me and holding on....I don't believe I could do that with the meds. I am a born-again Christian, so I truly believe that God can and will heal me. I also believe that in His time I will one day understand why I had to go through all of this. I stay close to God with constant prayer (just talking to Him throughout the day). I have seen much improvement when I read the Bible and focus on His healing power, rather than my puny efforts at "numbing the pain" or running away from my problems. I could never have gotten through "the valley of the shadow of death" without God's help. I wish I could say that I have put my depression behind me...I have been stable for a couple of months now...but I know that adversity is part of life, and I have no control over that...so, the best I can do is trust God no matter what. I don't believe a "cure" exists aside from God. We are all made in His image: physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual. We all need Him to put us back together, after all He made us. Peace to you.
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