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Better living with meds

DonnaB49
DonnaB49
I am not a big supporter of prescription medication but since I've been taking my prozac, I'm able to function better. When I skipped it I found myself sobbing like my heart was breaking upon reflecting when my mom was in the hospital. So if you're having depression then by all means discuss it with your doctor.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was on my medication before my Mom passed away but I'm sure it is the only thing that got me through it and still gets me through. I agree with you Donna in recommending a Dr.'s visit to people thinking they might be struggling with depression and/or anxiety through this difficult time. HUGS - Cathy
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh gosh, Donna, I so agree!! I was on 3 different depression/anti-anxiety meds this summer... between my sister being at death's door, going back and forth umpteen times from RI to SC, then mom passing, then sis almost losing her leg. It truly was the summer from He** and I absolutely know I would not have made it if not for the meds.

I kinda chuckled when I read the title of your post because I often say that in my younger years I never believed in prescription meds, but the older I get the more I lean towards "better living with meds" except I say with drugs. When I saw your title, it grabbed me.

In this day and age, there is no reason for anyone to suffer needlessly. See your doctors and get the help you need, there is nothing wrong with that.

Hugs, Carol
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would almost agree with you tonight - but I'm going crazy with guilt tonight thinking about meds that a doc prescribed for my Mom's last days - and she would never have wanted. I went along reluctantly with minimal dosage but it's coming back to haunt me now - tonight - ironically, the night before her birthday. It's like she's haunting me. So, that means I'd have to GO on drugs to soothe the guilt feelings from the PRESCRIBED drug administered to my Mom? I'm glad you all have found some help.
AfterMom
AfterMom
When a Dr told me I had a "a Reality-Based Depression", but meds could help a little, I burst into tears, saying "So, I'm depressed because things in my life really ARE awful. Oh great. it's not all in my head.. You're telling me that I'm depressed because I have every reason to be. now I feel worse!".

;-)

He explained that long term stress CAN create real physical changes that keep us depressed. meds return some coping abilities.

They don't remove feelings or issues. but any help is better than nothing!