Posted by Bob on September 19, 1999, at 16:40:55
In reply to There should be a Treading Water contest, posted by Janice on September 19, 1999, at 16:25:53
Hi Noa!
I know what you mean about the meds. For me, its been eleven combinations in a little over two years or so. That's only 2-3 months on average, which just isn't enough -- but most of those changes were due to severe side effects than purely lack of effectiveness.
God, I hate to suggest sticking with the course of mediocity. I was two steps from the edge myself just a month ago, and I wouldn't want anyone to go through that (even my boss ... but I *do* think that she should be subjected to me off meds completely ;^). I have no idea how to tell when things are working well enough or not. But even though my current cocktail is more life-preserver than jetski, I'm glad my work situation is forcing me to stick with it for a while. The only other time I was on one plan for more than four months was when I first started, and settling into this life preserver without having to search desperately for one that might be better is a bit of a relief. It's giving me some time to focus on the psychological without running myself ragged worried about the pharmacological.
We're all out here treading with you. Take care.
Cheers,
Bob
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