Posted by R.Anne on November 2, 2000, at 22:09:53
In reply to Re: Medicines For Life, posted by R.Anne on November 2, 2000, at 11:45:05
Thank you for your replies-they are helping me! I'm struggling at times with the thought of always taking medicines but you are right-this is a life threatening problem-and I'm going to try to remember that (my mind isn't what it used to be!)r.anne
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> > I was told I would probably have to take medicines for the rest of my life for depression for one thing. I also have OCD and PTSD that I take medicines for, too. I can look at it and accept it as necessary for a better quality of life or a life at all. I accept that my brain chemistry went awry and the medicines help bring it closer to "normal." I think of myself as a person who needs medicine just like someone with a heart condition needs medicine. There are people out there, though, who don't understand it though, unfortunately. A lot of people need more education on mental illness to help them understand better. Sometimes I feel very alone and find this board helpful. I have had long term problems and have had therapies and use what I've learned, continue to learn more and feel I really need the medicines and maybe forever. Can anyone relate?
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> Thank you for all the postings.
poster:R.Anne
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