Posted by Bob on September 26, 1999, at 18:14:56
In reply to Re: now what, posted by Ian on September 26, 1999, at 16:18:45
Ian,
In the case of an isolated, acute episode of depression your course may well be the right idea. Rather than a sinking boat, think of a listing boat, blown nearly over to capsizing by some unexpected event. It may right itself on its own, or it may need a little behavioral nudge by the crew going "highside". Why mess with your brain chemistry if everything was fine a few months ago.On the other hand, I've been living out the course of my depression for 30 years now. How long should I wait for my sailboat to right itself?
[Come to think of it, part of me wishes your side of the argument would win out far more often in acute cases. I've had a couple of "Oh, I was on Zoloft, too -- you'll be just fine in a month or two" smug remarks from returned-to-normals who think they now have a keen understanding of what I have to face each day, and I still haven't come back with either a tasteful enough or sarcastic enough response to wipe the smugness right off their faces yet ;^]
Cheers,
Bob
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