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blondiebear · 16-12-2007, 05:32 AM

I've been on anti-depressants for 13 years. I don't know about cancer but they won't turn you into a robot. They won't automatically make you happy but they make it possible for you to start doing things to work towards being happy. In my case, anti depressants make it possible for me to get out of bed and do the rest of what I need to do, including therapy and a support group. The meds aren't making me artifically happy, they are just straightening out the chemicals and the reception of the chemicals in my brain. I've accepted that I will probably be on antidepressants for the rest of my life. That is okay because it means i'll be able to live and enjoy my life instead of hiding away from it.

Wouldn't it better to be on something with a controllable dose and known side effects? Something where the dose can be adjusted and changed?

Hope this helps.

16-12-2007, 05:32 AM	#2
blondiebear Bringing back the lost art of Sewing Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Confusion I am currently:	I've been on anti-depressants for 13 years. I don't know about cancer but they won't turn you into a robot. They won't automatically make you happy but they make it possible for you to start doing things to work towards being happy. In my case, anti depressants make it possible for me to get out of bed and do the rest of what I need to do, including therapy and a support group. The meds aren't making me artifically happy, they are just straightening out the chemicals and the reception of the chemicals in my brain. I've accepted that I will probably be on antidepressants for the rest of my life. That is okay because it means i'll be able to live and enjoy my life instead of hiding away from it. Wouldn't it better to be on something with a controllable dose and known side effects? Something where the dose can be adjusted and changed? Hope this helps.
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