Posted by emme on September 27, 2010, at 18:47:32
In reply to Re: Have our brains been permanently damaged?, posted by olivia12 on September 27, 2010, at 18:20:37
> Perhaps I let my own perspective color my response. I take full responsibility over what these meds can and cannot do for me--I know they will not offer me an amzing life, but they can act as an assist so that I may better function. At the same time, I do not think they will mess with my biochemistry forever and do not hold them accountable for the way I eventually turn out. I suppose I do not credit the meds for more than they are capable of--good or bad. While it's nice to see that you protect your own, you people feel like a pack of dogs. Yikes.
Woof. :)You've been posting regularly for a little while now, so as far as I can see, you are one of the board. You just haven't known everyone as long. Some board members have known some posters for a fairly long time, and we have seen how hard they work.
Speaking about what meds can give you and what they can't, what I personally want is a level playing field with people who don't have a mood disorder. I want remission so that I can go out and do what I want to to have a good life. I want enough remission so that I forget I have a mood disorder.
My meds do an amazing amount of good for me. I pay a price with some spaciness and fatigue (hey, nothing's perfect), so I don't quite forget about the disorder, but I feel generally solid on them. I'm still trying to get my meds to do the windows, though.
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