Posted by medlib on May 20, 2001, at 1:29:53
In reply to Scott - Transcranial Maganetic Stimulation, posted by Cam W. on May 16, 2001, at 10:46:37
Cam--
As a "semi-geek," I was very interested in your info to Scott on the Neuroscion site. Since I no longer have free access to all the med journals online, it was great to find out about this offer--I signed up immediately (seems that they have extended their trial). Thanks!
I followed your nature/nurture dialog with Scott with great interest; sustained exchanges here that provide more light than heat seem so rare--and so precious. When is Round 2?
The other night, I found myself telling my daughter about your daughter. I was expressing my frustration with losing so much of my life to depression (a.k.a. b*tching). I think I said something like, "You know, some rare souls manage to make an impact on people, on life, in less than a full lifetime. How can some get it right the first time around, while others of us get stuck in some sort of emotional kindergarden for a lifetime that's too long?" (Yeah, I speak as ponderously as I write.) Then I told her who I was referring to. She said, "Wow! She must have been really special." Considering my question, she replied, "I dunno--maybe you're supposed to stick around until you "get it." She added, "Mom, you know, when you stop expecting life to be fair, it's not quite so hard." (She's big on long-suffering patience.) If she's right, I must be a *really* slow learner. Forgive me if this sounds presumptious, but I thought you might like to "see the ripples of her life spread."
I was sorry to learn that you're going through med tribulations, too. Is it Effexor that you take now? At the risk of sending "coals to Newcastle," have you considered "adding back" Wellbutrin to Effexor? I ask, because I had some success recently in "adding back" Prozac (20mg.) to my Effexor (375mg.). It was Prozac poop-out (after only 17 years) that started my latest psychomed saga.
It's my considered opinion that life should give you a break--it's only fair. Well wishes---medlib
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