Posted by Noa on July 3, 2001, at 10:40:53
In reply to (life on meds) so... how does everyone feel!??, posted by kid_A on July 3, 2001, at 10:26:00
Yes, it can be better than just "gray". The meds can't produce "happiness"--but they can provide the correction needed so that you can pursue happiness with the rest of the crowd.
What I have learned is that there are up and down moods in life that are normal, and the slight downs don't have to signal a devastating descent into despair. Instead, they can just be mood that will pass, allowing me to have the other kinds of moods---interest, enjoyment, etc.
I was so depressed not long ago that I never believed I would feel better, but I do feel better and am able to manage and enjoy life, and face the challenges in my life more effectively.
But it took a lot of patience and perseverence and tweaking of my med combos, as well as lots of therapy.
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