Posted by Cindylnc on February 27, 2001, at 21:23:17
In reply to Re: Feeling Really Alone re Meds, CindyInc Judy, posted by ShelliR on February 26, 2001, at 19:32:09
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> Hi CindyInc (I love the name) and Judy,
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> First, Cindy, zyprexa is not an SSRI, it's an anti-pychotic. But as far as I'm concerned, they both can cause a lot of damage. But then again, so can depression. For some people it's definitely worth it, because depression is a horrible way to live.
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> Everybody's got to make their own choices. And mine is to chose not to take an antipsychotic when there are other choices available to me, including codeine. Incidently, I e-mailed Shipko and asked where he practises--Southern California.
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> Judy, I think I could keep the codeine separate from my pdoc; but I'm really bothered now by the fact that she keeps pushing anti-pychotics, even though they make me feel weird, and I don't feel comfortable about them. I sort of feel like saying to her--yea you try being depressed and on these meds--you try gaining 40 lbs and see how you feel or waking up and being really stiff and not talking
> clearly and feeling really scared. I get the feeling that while she cares about me, she's more interested in finding the right chemical element, rather than the quality of my life. So it may be time to part ways at this point, anyway. (By the way are you also in California? Northern or Southern?)
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> Anyway, thank you both for your feedback.
I live in AZ and am going to move to NM. I think Shipko charges to much but his website is great. I think people with depression would be better off with a TCA instead of SSRI.Good luck.
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