Posted by BobJ1961 on June 22, 2001, at 8:46:35
In reply to Re: New to Psycho-Babble » BobJ1961, posted by Shar on June 17, 2001, at 11:57:15
Hi Shar!
Yeah...I've given all the meds a fair trial (in fact, I feel I stuck with them for TOO long--in hindsight, I don't know what good all that suffering did < g >). I have gotten the dysthymia diagnosis too. Never heard of it as the "u r always gonna be depressed" dx. YIKES! Maybe THAT'S why I'm still depressed? LOL
What antipsychotic are you taking now? (Just curious, if you don't mind me asking). I hate the fact that I'm "on my own" now...I just lost faith in the medical community. I concluded that I could do better treating myself! I'll probably lose my disability now, because I'm my own doctor essentially. But I'd rather lose my disability and feel good, than keep it and feel lousy for the rest of my life. I know I need to find a GOOD doctor (if they exist). But it will be a long time before I gain renewed faith in the medical community (I've just suffered for too long under the "care" of so-called professionals). I guess that's one reason I'm here too < g >.
Nice to "meet" you Shar! Good luck on your new "cocktail" < vbg >.
Bob :)
> Hey, Bob,
> Welcome. If you've been reading for a couple of months you pretty much know what to expect in terms of interactions here.
>
> I'll start by asking if you gave all those meds a fair trial period? And getting off one (more or less) before starting another?
>
> My dx is dysthymia, the "u r always gonna be depressed" dx. Recently my pdoc added an antipsychotic to my cocktail, and it really helped a whole lot. If you are interested in a drug, the search function will help you greatly. If not, you will still have company here; many people trying more natural or alternative approaches.
>
> good luck--
> Shar
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