Antidepressants

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Registered: 04-04-2002
Antidepressants
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Fri, 10-03-2003 - 4:04pm
I posted this on the Menopause Board and do not like posting it here but would appreciate any comment you may like to make. It is long and probably not reading for the "younger generation"

****So, as I posted in Cheryl's quiz, menopause is getting on top of me again :(((( I am having trouble sleeping, am getting "down" more than I should be and can be completely irrational at times. I know, I know, all "normal"!! but I think I have actually messed up a friendship that was very important to me as a result, so

I have another friend (very brave lady!!) who suggested that an antidepresssant may be my answer. ;) I am an Aussie as most of you know and although the use of these medications is growing here it is not nearly to the stage where it is in the U.S. where, if you believe everything you read, just about everyone is taking them. In Australia the use of them is rising rapidly. As an Aussie I would be EMBARRASSED if anyone knew I was taking such a medication. I am actually serious here and have been around long enough for you to know that I am in no way making a judgement of any kind about anyone.

Even I feel that it means you are some kind of loser if you take them to a certain extent. I am using the word "loser" to refer to myself only in regards to possibly taking this kind of medication, accepting 100% that this is NOT a valid description of people who use this medication. I feel as if, if you take them , you can't cope with life or something. Well I guess that is obvious. I feel that they would take away your, how can I put it, your "reality". Like make life pass day to day and not really be "there" or something. Take the "edge" off you, your spontaneity, personality, dampen your sense of humour etc. I don't know. I have run into some girls at the golf club who confuse me with the way they react to things only to find out they are taking this kind of thing. Is it WORTH it.

My question is, without your stating if you take them or not, seriously I don't need or want to know if your opinion is based on personal experience, how do they make people feel, do they really work and can you easily go off them or is taking them a lifelong thing. Can this really be an answer. I know when I get through this time of life I should be back to my old self but it is taking so long. I am in control 99% of the time but it is a struggle some days and like I said, I know I have messed up a very special friendship, so am thinking it may be time to seek some other help. Thanks. ****

Sorry, this Aussie will return to her old happy go lucky self very soon I am sure. Hilary



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Registered: 04-04-2002
Sun, 10-05-2003 - 9:37pm
Thanks DJ. :) Hilary
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Sun, 10-05-2003 - 9:47pm
ps I don't care what others think of me I know I am as good as the rest... and better than some....LOL

**Without a doubt Wren, I have said that many times, and as far as being a really good person goes, well, you have a wonderful heart my friend and that is just about the most important thing in life. You also do NOT have to worry about me in any way. I am nearly always in a "good" mood. You have lurked around here long enough to know that I am really a very "happy" person <> and were this Board "snail mail" absolutely no-one would see the other side of peskygirl :). Have a great week, and it is nice to "see" you popping up here. Hilary
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 10-06-2003 - 5:52pm
(((Hilary))) so sorry to hear what a trial this time of life is being. It can make an otherwise sweet, loving woman into a meno-monster, can't it? LOL! Seriously, I hope you find whatever it takes to make it thru these challenges. I don't and have never taken antidepressants. {And honestly, most Americans probably don't.} The few I've known who have used them tend to take them, stop and then take them again as needed. Don't feel as if you're a "loser" because you need a little help.

Hang in there hon...better days are coming! Hugs, Cappy.

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