Posted by chujoe on May 18, 2010, at 7:21:43
In reply to Re: Back on the meds? Now that's REALLY depressing... » StillHopefull, posted by Phillipa on May 17, 2010, at 21:23:22
Dear Still, I no longer live in Seattle, but the place is chock full of hospitals. Pretty good healthcare scene, so start with the yellowpages, or call the city/county office of mental health -- I bet they have a list of providers.
Also, I think you showed courage in finding out how you'd do without meds, but I don't think that implies either cowardice or failure if you go back on. I mean, I've been taking blood pressure meds for 20 years & I don't feel guilty about it. In fact, I hardly think about it. And come to think of it, my GP had to try out several meds before we found one we were satisfied with. It's a drag, and worse with psych meds because the influence consciousness, but it's not any different in principle. I'm happy that I live in a time when my blood pressure and my anxiety can be treated with medication -- I'd probably be dead by now without these drugs.
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