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Posted by flmm on February 13, 2005, at 16:37:57
I think the biggest problem I have with meds is what seems like the inablity to search the inner soul and find ones self. I feel like life is a journey for inner growth and ssri meds kind of make this difficult, if not impossible. They create a false sense of security and perception making true inner realization very difficult. Any ideas behind this, or is it not even worth considering?
Posted by Nixon on February 13, 2005, at 16:58:41
In reply to Meds and personal growth, posted by flmm on February 13, 2005, at 16:37:57
Hi,
I agree and have wrestled with this question. I am a 32 year old male who has taken a med of some sort for 10 years. I would go through periods of doing very well personally and professionally and then think to myself 1. Without meds I am done 2. I am built on a house of cards and 3. Who am I really. I finally found out the person I really am is me on medication. When I am not on meds I am a human who is lacking things it's body needs. It may be a stupid analogy but think of yourself as a diabetic or one who has a heart condition that needs meds to survive. Good question though and one I wrestle will occasionally still to this day. Good Luck. JN
Posted by bart on February 13, 2005, at 18:01:11
In reply to Meds and personal growth, posted by flmm on February 13, 2005, at 16:37:57
I've been struggling with this issue a lot lately. I have lots of thoughts on the matter but will not pick at my brain too much for the moment since I'm at work!
thanks for the topic though, I'm interested to see what others have to say
Posted by FredPotter on February 13, 2005, at 22:17:10
In reply to Re: Meds and personal growth, posted by bart on February 13, 2005, at 18:01:11
I too am concerned with this. I am 58 and have had anxiety and depression problems since I was 17. Would I be the sensitive, caring, creative person I am now (don't laugh) if I'd never suffered in this way? There's been no choice for me because I don't think meds have worked for me. So in searching for relief from nervous suffering I have inescapably been sucked into spiritual matters too.
Fred
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