have you been to the doc

have you see your doctor yet?

Maybe your doc doesn't think you need them.... thats not all bad! But if you think you do, then speak to him/her. x

Because frankly, why would anyone choose to "tough it out" without meds or help when there are great meds out there to help people like us. I hope you aren't making yourself suffer unnecessarily. There are options nowadays.

How are you doing at the momment?

I've never been to my doctor and have always felt that any medical help is pointless and wont help me in any way because the memories that have driven me to depression are always going to be there

Drugs are only if you really, really need it; I would be thankful if your doctors do not think that you need it! But, if you think that you do, you should talk to your docs. Maybe you are too good at hiding your probs.

If it's affecting the quality of your life then you need to see a Dr and he/she can advise you on the treatment that you need. Are you able to work, get up in the morning, keep yourself clean and have good relationships with everyone? Take care.

No drugs for me.

according to my doctor, the meds help easy your emotional response to the memories and this lets you come to terms with the memories.

The memories will be there but the meds will make it easier to cope with them.

If your struggling go and see the dr.

Well Ive only taken some herbal stuff for mine(didnt work but helped the anxiety)I went to doc,she wanted me to go on meds but I told her I dont want to unless I really have to.She told me to ring relate(marriage guidance councellour) and see her in a month.Ive thrown the herbal pills out,havent seen a marriage counceller and havent been back.My boss also asked if i wanted to go to councelling(can get 4 free sessions through my firm)but turned it down.Why,because I dont think it helps and is just a waste of money.From what ive heard,these councellours come out with such rubbish or things you already know anyway that I wouldnt waste my time or money on them.Ive found my own ways of dealing with it.Id probably just get angry with the councellour from the few things Ive heard them suggest to people.

But you see, that's the beauty of talking to a doc about it, they're objective and it's nice to just be able to dump your shit on someone and leave and they won't judge you for it. Yes, the memories will always be with you, but you can't always work through them on your own, it's extremely helpful to have someone there guiding you thru it.

Well it varies. Some of us went on meds as kids, some of us started meds in our thirties... Either way the diagnosis varies in degrees and the need for meds and willingness to take them is a personal choice.

Much of the same could be said for counseling.

We here are all in various stages of life, and therefor will be dealing with or without meds and or counseling.

I hope this answers your questions.

Have a question.If the meds help.What happens when you come off them.Sorry Im not trying to upset anyone,I just dont see how they work long term.