Posted by leeran on May 11, 2003, at 2:18:45
In reply to Re: do the meds really work? my opinion, posted by under the weather on May 11, 2003, at 2:03:48
Are you taking the 10 mg. in the morning? That's what I was doing, and even with 40 mg. of Adderall, which is a pretty powerful stimulant, I was completely wiped out.
RE: family members. I think it was hardest for my mother back when I was diagnosed with depression by an internist (about seven or eight years ago). She has always battled depression and I guess she was hoping I had dodged the family bullet. I'm not sure if I had dodged it for all those years - or just ignored it. One thing I do know for certain is that "haywire hormones" have played a big part in my depression.
Luckily, my husband is very supportive and more or less begs me NOT to go off medication (for a long time it was Prozac alone). My M.O. is that start feeling better and think that I can "do it on my own."
It's hard adjusting to a new medication. I think it can be even more difficult when you have children/family to attend to throughout the day/night.
Ultimately, you're making a big step toward feeling better - which is for your benefit and for the benefit of your family. It might be rough at the beginning but the long-term effect should be well worth it!
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