Posted by S. Howard on October 26, 2000, at 13:55:07
In reply to Hindsite-why I vote for meds... » Athena, posted by Buffet on October 26, 2000, at 3:05:06
It's understandable that most people don't want to rely on lifetime medication - it seems unnatural and unhealthy. I was horrified to find out that I'm hypertensive and would need a drug to control my blood pressure for the rest of my life. But I think most people would agree that taking a daily pill beats the hell out of being paralyzed by a stroke.
It's senseless to spend your life suffering from depression or mood disorders because you believe
"drugs are bad", or that depending on them for your mental well-being is somehow shameful. Taking medication to improve your quality of life is better than ending up with your head in the oven. Even if you don't think so, your loved ones do.-SGH
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