confidence pill?

[Anonymous]

"I took a long break, but am presently back on it. I feel like it lifts the "fog" and helps me think and see things with better judgement and clarity. Medication is something I had and still am not a "promoter" of. However, when things got completely out of control, it certainly helped a great deal to get through those times. "


Stamac--

So many times I hear from people who have been on meds that have helped them, say that they wouldn't recommend or "promote" them for others.

You've said the same. Why is that?

I'd love to have something to just take things down a notch- to take the edge off as you say. Even just a small difference in my emotions and feelings would make a huge difference in the quality of my life.  

Like you said for you--I'm also noticing changes for the worse right now, in what my usual way of depression was.

You wouldn't think it was a good idea to try zoloft or something else? If not--why not?

[stamac]

I think the reason behind my "pro med" or I should say.."not" pro meds, is my own person feeling of knowing that whatever I was going through...I let it get the best of me.  Hense, the last resort...meds.  Yes, they defintely helped, and there's a chance I may have to accept that I may need to permenantely be on a low dose of something.  I guess I feel weak.  I put guilt on myself that I wasn't strong enough to deal with whatever med-free.  It's my own guilt I chose to take on.  That's why I originally took a break.  I was determined to pay attention and note the differences between being on and off meds.  I set a goal to try to achieve the same results without it.  But, I felt I needed some help again.  I'm glad I went back on.  I feel good again.  Who knows...I'm not so uptight about it lately.  If this is what I need to feel happiness after all the crap that I/ everyone else in this forum has been through...then the decision was a no brainer.  Take care.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for answering.

I know what you mean.I feel that too and probably lots of people do regarding the meds.

Just try to think of the stats and how many people out there are privately taking some kind of medication for psychological help as well. Co-workers, employer, friends, the sales clerk at your favorite store, the mail person--- people in all occupations and walks of life.

Sometimes we just can't do it on our own because of physical chemical imbalances and it is kind of like having a broken leg at the physical level but deciding up there in our minds that we are going to go dancing. We could try all we wanted on willpower alone but because of the physcial reality we'd fumble, be in pain, and make things worse in the end.

In the case of depression the physical reality is the chemical imbalance.

I'm glad you feel good again.You played out both sides and it seems you are doing the right and best thing for yourself. Take care.