Posted by Noa on November 2, 2001, at 14:16:21
In reply to Re: Accepting that one is dependent on medication... » Krazy Kat , posted by paxvox on October 19, 2001, at 12:32:51
I think I've mostly worked this through, but I guess I revisit this issue every once in a while. I think it had come up for me lately because I have been annoyed at a couple of side effects that usually I just ignore. So, I start to think about wanting to get off some of my meds. But the thought doesn't go very far, because I know how much I suffered until I found a good med combo, and how much better I am doing now.
I guess my philosophy right now is that I continue to take these meds until something new and better comes along that won't have the adverse effects. The adverse effects really are tolerable for me, just annoying sometimes. I have "accepted" that I'm likely to be on some combo of antidepressants my whole life, but I still haven't given up the *wish* that maybe maybe things will change and I'll not need them always.......
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