Posted by redjr on May 17, 2005, at 13:18:27
In reply to Re: Effexor w/ Traz or Remeron; which better for sleep, posted by StayceeIB on May 17, 2005, at 12:51:18
"...I really wish I knoew if I NEED to take meds to LIVE ...if so then I better do some rethinking..but I can not get past the med thing ..SO does this leave me STUCK? with a life full of ailments?? FYI th ebroken hand was a result of my rage :( "
StayceeIB,
Another point worth mentioning is that untreated depression can often lead to a self-feeding downward spiral to an abyss that then can be very hard to climb out of. Whatever we believe about the merits of ADs, we simply can't afford to let ourselves go that far, in that direction.
I've said it hear before, that I believe ADs can assist in leveling the playing field for some with severe depression and anxiety that would otherwise leave them more vulerable to the self-fulfilling downward spiral. If the ADs help lift our spirits, elevate our mood a bit, or just help us make it off the sofa, then all the better. Maybe they(ADs) would make it possible to call a friend, take a walk, ride a bike, or just take a drive. The more we're with friends, or doing something enjoyable, the more upbeat we tend to be. And that helps fight the negative influence depression has on our psyche.
In my opinion, life it just too short to let pass by without some degree of personal enjoyment and fulfillment. This is not a dress rehearsal. We don't get another chance. We have to live today. We don't have to commit to a lifetime of ADs. But, they are worth a try. As we get feeling better, we can cut back or ween ourselves off until the symptoms return.
redjr..
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