Posted by Glydin on February 15, 2005, at 21:26:44
In reply to Re: Are We Taking Too Many Meds? » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on February 15, 2005, at 20:24:17
I think your feelings are quite understandable. You have been through a very tough time.
This may be a little off tract, but I think we can tend to operate in three illusions when it comes to our mental health and functioning. The first is how we preceive the functioning and feelings of others compared to ourselves. The second is the illusion of how we think we "should" feel and function. The third is how these meds we take "should" make us feel. I know when I've let these illusions take over, I find myself always coming up short. So, I do try to be as realistic as possible about others, myself, and my med.
I agree we are packaged and sold a dream that does not exist. But, I do believe these meds are helpful and they positively impact countless folks. I actually know folks in the real world on just about every med that's discussed here and their quality of life is improved by the use of these meds.
From a previous post, it sounds like you are heading toward the correct path for you and you have a good prescribing partner. Give yourself time to adjust and time to heal.
Best to you,
Glydin
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