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Re: ADs as symptom band-aids?

Posted by T_R_D on March 17, 2003, at 13:20:28

In reply to ADs as symptom band-aids?, posted by Stellaz on March 16, 2003, at 1:34:46

Since there is no "cure" for depression we must take anti-depressants in order to alleviate the symptoms of the disease. I guess that qualifies as a band-aid!

I'm wondering if you, like me, suffer from Treatment Resistant Depression. I have needed very high doses of the drugs I have taken plus some type of augmentation/combination therapy. You might be in the same boat.

I have a theory that depression can manifest itself in two types of ways: that which can enter remission after a suitable course of drug therapy and that which will require drug treatment for the rest of the person's life. For me, I'm afraid I'm in the latter category and what makes me feel that way is having a genetic predisposition to mentla illness. It wasn't like *boom* a traumatic event just "happened" and then I became depressed, I remember feeling down and suicidal since childhood.

I'm not sure if this answers your question but you may not ever be able to be completely "drug free." That's a conclusion I feel I am drawing with regards to my own health. And if that's the case? Well, it beats the alternative, right? There are a lot of drugs out there so just keep trying.

Karen


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