Posted by missjulie on June 24, 2007, at 21:06:13
In reply to Re: Desparate for change » surviving, posted by Honore on June 24, 2007, at 10:51:55
Hi Surviving - gosh I simply couldn't add a thing to what Honore said... beautifully stated... I do think you can become close to who you used to be again... hope all this input has encouraged you to stay on psych meds if necessary... and if you want to go "natural" there's TONS of options out there... just google "natural antidepressants" and you'll see all kinds of remedies and vitamin/herb sites. (I've tried a bunch over the years that didn't work for me... SAME in particular gave me a stomachache that landed me in the emergency room, and they told me they'd heard of this before so try it cautiously the first week if you go that route! but don't let this stop you) Also, along natural lines, you mentioned your horses... a friend of mine actually started a program for depressed teens to have "horse therapy"... she is a real believer... and having some amazing success. And if you can still find a support group you should GO... better now than never... your cancer experience leaves you with other health issues that I imagine other survivors can better understand... wouldn't be at all surprised if others fell into a deep depression after their recovery too. (devastating depression is very common after heart surgery, I know) Be nice to have someone in town to see/confide in personally as well as internet!
Many many people are in your boat (as you can see) and wishing you all the best. keep me posted. warmly missjulie
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