Posted by allisonm on August 14, 2000, at 22:07:28
In reply to Re: Remeron Augmentation??.. » allisonm, posted by JaneST on August 13, 2000, at 21:39:13
Hi Jane and thanks. I didn't think anyone would notice I was gone.
I know how you feel about the weight gain on Rem. I didn't weigh myself for a long time because I knew I was gaining weight and didn't want proof-positive. I figured when I got off the drugs, I'd get back to a more normal weight and I thought that it probably was better to be heavier and alive than thinner and dead.
Now I have resigned myself to the fact that I probably will have depression at some level or another for the rest of my life and will have to take these drugs forever. I worried awhile about the longterm effects of these medications, but eventually decided that if they do shorten my lifespan, the fewer years I had on the drugs probably would be more satisfying than a greater number of years feeling bad -- assuming I didn't do myself in before my natural time to go.
If weight is an issue, it's certainly worth voicing your concern to your doctor. You don't need to feel worse than you already do, and lord knows there are what seem like a zillion drugs out there. I feel badly that you have to wait so long before talking with your pdoc again and I hope that you and he/she can find the right combination.
Best wishes, and thanks again.
allison
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