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Posted by jonh kimble on September 15, 2003, at 23:12:42
Can meds like ads work for things that are basically part of your personality? For me its pessimism, low self confidence (despite liking myself, if that makes sense) and poor motivation and conentration. Its been like this as long as I can remember and no meds other than quick acting ones like benzos and stims have ever helped. Im beginning to wonder if theres any point to searching for that magic pill. But Ive tried psychological treatments and they dont work either. Im really bumbed. Anyway thanks for the input.
Posted by David Smith on September 15, 2003, at 23:57:09
In reply to Do meds work for lifelong personality characterist, posted by jonh kimble on September 15, 2003, at 23:12:42
> Can meds like ads work for things that are basically part of your personality? For me its pessimism, low self confidence (despite liking myself, if that makes sense) and poor motivation and conentration. Its been like this as long as I can remember and no meds other than quick acting ones like benzos and stims have ever helped. Im beginning to wonder if theres any point to searching for that magic pill. But Ive tried psychological treatments and they dont work either. Im really bumbed. Anyway thanks for the input.
Do you exercise? If we want our bodies to be stronger,
then we exercise regularly. I imagine that if we want
to change our personality,we must work at it similarly.
I believe AD's can help us toward that goal by
allowing insight into ourselves and relieving emotional pain
on a temporary basis.There is no such thing as a magic pill and even if there were, the price might be too high to pay (there is always a price for magic).
Choose to change your personality incrementally. It may take years or even a lifetime but eventually you will sculpt yourself into the person you truly are.
End of rant. :-)
Posted by Viridis on September 16, 2003, at 4:07:00
In reply to Do meds work for lifelong personality characterist, posted by jonh kimble on September 15, 2003, at 23:12:42
I've often wondered the same thing, and I don't think there's any simple answer. In my case, the right meds free me from anxiety and depression enough that I can see the positives more clearly and achieve some goals more effectively than before.
Obviously, that makes me feel better, but I still have many habits that have become ingrained (e.g., procrastination over things that are unappealing but have to be done). At least now I'm not afraid to do them; I'm just so accustomed to putting things off (since these things once did scare me) that it's still easy to do. And, I don't get as stressed out as I used to if I do miss deadlines etc.
Overall, the meds have improved the quality of life for me, but now I feel like I have a lot of behavioral catching up to do. The good thing is that I believe I can do it, and if I can't, I'm not afraid to try something different in life that better suits my personality. And the meds definitely help my "true" personality to come through.
The advice about exercise, by the way, is very good (I need to work on that...).
Posted by stjames on September 16, 2003, at 14:44:05
In reply to Do meds work for lifelong personality characterist, posted by jonh kimble on September 15, 2003, at 23:12:42
For me its pessimism, low self confidence (despite liking myself, if that makes sense) and poor motivation and conentration.
I would not call these personality traits, but more classic symptoms of depression.
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