Posted by bob on January 11, 2002, at 14:20:39
In reply to Re: WARNING!!! OFF ALL MEDS?!!! » bob, posted by Simcha on January 11, 2002, at 14:14:41
> Bob,
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> I wish you every blessing on your journey. May it work for you.
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> I did find that after 10 years in psychotherapy, 6 years in 12-step groups, many years of meditation and taking herbs, I did not get well until I tried medication.
>I have heard many stories like yours. That's why I'm afraid of this route. I thank you for your well wishes. For me, I'm just worried I could land in the hospital.
> I'm still in therapy. I still use 12-step spirituality. I still take herbs. The meds are what stabilized me finally.
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> I have Major Depressive Disorder and Sexual OCD. My pdoc has warned me yet again that I need to continue my medication because it is no cure and I am not cured. The medication brings me into remission and keeps me there.
>Sounds like we have some similar conditions. I too have "sexual OCD", and major depression/anxiety. I also suffer from significant irrational rumination.
> I hope that you can avoid any setbacks and that you will never need to shell out any money to any drug company ever again.
Thank you!
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> G-d Speed!
> Simcha
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> > > ...and will have to live out the rest of my life in a significantly compromised state...
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> > > You already are living in a significantly compromised state... Why not give it a go... There is no magic in psychiatric medicine.. Not yet anyways..
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> > The doctor effectively said that the whole thing about the amine theory of depression is just that, a theory. He told me there's no reason to believe I can't change my brain chemistry with psychotherapy. The only thought that comes to mind, though, is people with severe disorders like OCD and Schizophrenia, who are indeed helped by meds. They too have to put up with serious side effects, and many are disabled. I've read a lot of things where people struggle in psychotherapy for years without progress.
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> > > Maybe keep the klonopin on board for awhile, and just try that and some therapy.
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> > That's funny! That is EXACTLY what the doc said. I should taper off of my Luvox and keep the Klonopin for now.
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> > > Scott
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