Posted by johnj on May 28, 2003, at 17:36:55
In reply to Re: questions » johnj, posted by Larry Hoover on May 28, 2003, at 11:48:47
Lar,
As always you kindly answer my questions.
<I don't tolerate meds well. I am Mr. side-effect. For me, they are often like trying to swat a gnat with a sledge-hammer. Meds saved my life. They may well do so again. But past that, I find I can't live with them.>
I don't tolerate them either. I am finding as I have aged side effects abound. They saved my life too, but have limited my recovery at times. I should have went off when I was recovered and looked at other ways to keep myself healthy.
<I have a systemic negativity towards medicine as practised in Western society. "Treat 'em and street 'em" means drugs. Go to a doctor. Get a drug. I don't think that's the best way to do things.>
I totally agree, I just wish I had a pdoc that was interested in all approaches.
<Extending that thought....do you think it is presently possible to prevent future episodes by using supplements, stress reduction, and exercise as a prophylactic strategy?>
Yes, and I just wish I knew what was happening when I work out and why I end up with insomnia no matter what I do. I have long thought it may be the TCA, but only way to tell is to go off it. Maybe if I stay on the remeron I can realize this challenge.
<What is necessary for that to work is a change in assumptions. Knowing you have options is of benefit, even if those options are not implemented. >
I had looked at the non-traditional medicine approach and even some therapy, but I find myself not seeking them out for fear they won't help. Sounds dumb, and I know it is not rational, but hard to get moving.
<Cognitive schemas, the patterns I project onto my world, are also something I've worked very hard at adapting to my reality. Cognitive dissonance, a lack of total congruence between a schema and the real world, can be a major source of distress. And, you may not even be able to figure out what's wrong, even though you know something is. I have no idea just how my supplements interact with my cognition, but I'm feeling better after adjusting both.>
So very true Larry, after getting a dose of reality due to the remeron I was shocked, and saddened at how my thinking can get so distorted. This is a big battle for me.
Just thought I would reply to a few things in your post. I like the way you think. You have given me plenty of nuggets to chew on and I apprecite it. Thanks for sharing. :)
johnj
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