Posted by Reggie BoStar on January 27, 2007, at 3:57:21
In reply to The elusive 'Magic Pill', posted by UGottaHaveHope on January 27, 2007, at 1:34:06
In response to both you and Meri,
Yes, the search for the right med can be frustrating.
I think the key in treatment for these disorders is not to think of meds and therapy and mutually exclusive. The best approach is to combine the two.
It also makes sense from a medical standpoint. By having a therapist and/or psychiatrist, there's always someone on hand actively monitoring the effects of the meds.
Whether or not any med will help you can't be determined until you try. If you do it under the supervision of a pdoc, it's worth doing.
I'm not exactly a poster boy for success on meds; but I know that, despite the lack of very positive results for me, I am MUCH worse off without Cymbalta and Wellbutrin. There's nothing wrong with compromising like that, especially if you have the logical attitude that:
"Depression is incurable - but it CAN be managed and the symptoms CAN be lessened a great deal."
It just takes dedicated work, which you owe yourself.
Best wishes,
Reggie BoStar
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