Posted by Roslynn on May 4, 2010, at 17:20:24
In reply to Off Meds Since January - Depressed AGAIN, posted by StillHopefull on May 3, 2010, at 20:18:59
Interesting thread, I know more than one person who is of the opinion that people with depression, etc. need to "dry out" and rid their brain of all the drugs. Then they will be better!
But usually the depression occurred first and then medication use followed, and for a lot of us we were hesitant in the first place to start the meds.
I do not equate our situation with that of the substance-abuse population (i.e., the need to detox). I get angry when I hear "you'd be better off without those drugs." Such people don't appreciate what we're dealing with. These people fail to take into account the possible suicidal feelings that may result from not being on an antidepressant, etc.
End of rant, sorry!
poster:Roslynn
thread:946156
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