Posted by Lil'Deb on October 14, 2010, at 23:22:39
In reply to Re: Advice needed, posted by Buckeye Fan on October 14, 2010, at 11:39:57
Depression is awful! Don't feel like taking medication for your depression is a bad thing. Too many people do that and don't receive treatment. Therapy does help many people, but not everyone. Therapy will not help chemical imbalances in the brain. For me, depression tends to run in my family, regardless of past experiences. I have been on an antidepressant for years, because everytime I stop, the depression returns. The loss of motivation, concentration, pleasure in life - everything you're feeling. The last time, I almost lost my job until a caring colleague confronted me about trying a different medication. I understand your hesitation to take medication - but not all antidepressant are alike. I agree that you should see your psych dr. and be reevaled. It is likely that you don't need the Librium and Trazadone any longer, and the doc could help wean those meds and start you on something that may help. The doc may also help you decide between the lesser of two evils - medication or continued depression. We all know that there is no such thing as a "happy pill", but without my antidepressant, I am not able to function. There are answers and things do get better. The trick is not to give up and keep looking for them, just like you are now. I wish you the best of luck and hope things improve for you soon.
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