IT IS REAL!
| Posted On: 03/08/08 12:50:14 PM |
Age 54, UT |
My dear Christian sister has been plagued with this disorder for years. It wasn't until she was in her late 50s that her doctor tried this medication (it was used for other disorders at the time). The relief she received was immediate, and made sense for her as she recalled suffering from the disorder as a young child. Medications have their place.
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Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/08/07 10:25:18 PM |
Age 59, CO |
This article grieves my soul. To even imply that depression is mostly caused by unconfessed sin is ludicrous. It scares me that anybody would believe this and then not get medical help for this condition (or even worse, stop taking their medication, thinking they don't have "enough" faith.) It saddens me to think that anyone suffering might think that ALL Christians have this "less than compassionate" attitude. I had a friend who went around half blind for two years because the people in her church said that if she had enough faith, she wouldn't need glasses. Finally, the Lord showed her the truth and she started wearing her glasses again. Depression is even more serious. Please don't let this uninformed article affect you, if you suffer from depression. Many people feel that if you are a Christian, you should either be happy all the time or go around weighted down by the burden of your sin, complaining and feeling "lost" (as if that is the penance for being sinful.) Both these situations are the flip side of the same coin. (Pride and self-righteousness.) Yes, we should confess sin and repent; if you sincerely repent, then why think your morbid obsession with your sin will make you more spiritual? God sent His son to pay for your sins--your obsessing with them doesn't add one ounce to your salvation. I've known quite a few people on anti-depressants, but have never heard of anyone denying their sin by taking them. This isn't very articulate, but I just don't want the original article to cause some deep, deep repercussions. No intelligent Christian would say, "You have depression; that's because you have sin in your life," or "You take medication, and I don't--so I'm more spiritual than you." Remember that.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/06/07 12:59:26 AM |
Age 52, ID |
Homeschool mom, 40 in NC
You seem to understand the true issue here. I retired my wife two weeks before we married. She has worked much harder ever since raising our three kids, managing a household, trying to fill in the gaps when we had them in private Christian school, deciding to homeschool them, leading a homeschool support group with me, organizing four years of graduation ceremonies, etc. I can't imagine what she would have been like if she tried to do anything more.
I am a brain injury survivor and prone to depression. As such, I have studied how God designed our brain. The simple fact is that He has designed us to trust Him and not our own works. If we try to take responsibility for the welfare of the world, we will not only fail the world, but we will fail ourselves and our families.
Depression is triggered by the brain's trying to attend to too many issues. Even the secular doctors will tell you that you can experience too many positive events and fall into depression. It is because the brain tries to juggle all of the events at the same time. This leads to emotional exhaustion. This exhaustion may have a guilt (sin) component but it is not necessarily the overwhelming cause if one is predisposed to think "doing the Lord's work" is mandated and can not be a sin. Prior to the exhaustion, the individual will be running on overload using the brain's adrenaline system to provide the extra energy to juggle all of the events. When this happens, the body and brain gets polluted with the waste that the nerve cells need to expel but have not had the time or energy to expel. This is no different than the lactic acid that builds up in muscle tissue after overuse by a marathon runner. Premier athletes will get painful muscle massages to help squeeze or purge the tactic acid and other toxins out. The brain can only recover from rest, both physical, emotional and spiritual. Sometimes, the strain can cause permanent damage as in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Allergies and poor diet can make a person more susceptible because the body is already in a state of compromise.
My brain can tolerate very little stress. Too much stimulation quickly does me in. As a result, I have learned to recognize these over-stimulations and learned to try to moderate or remove myself from them. My life verse is Psalms 46:10 "Be still (cease striving) and know that I am God." God brought this to my mind at a time when I was about to explode due to over-stimulation. God has done miracles in my life as He has delivered me from stressful situations. He has also lead me to a few quality doctors who could help me with my physiological problems, i.e. Thirteen concussion (three severe)over forty years.
I see Him leading me to the knowledge and ability to minister to those who struggle with busyness or over-stimulation. My heart breaks when I see little ones caught up in their parents' overly busy schedules. They used to call kids without a parent at home after school latch-key kids. Now even those with a parent at home can be ignored by a cell-phone addicted soccer mom. Maybe we need to give those kids cell phones so they can call mom from the back seat and get a moment of mom's attention.
As for you, stay focused on your family. There will be plenty of time for Christian service when you are an empty nester, and then you will be much wiser and able to be a Titus 2 mom to other moms.
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JESUS WAS MY ANSWER
| Posted On: 07/03/07 12:47:31 PM |
Age 63, OH |
When the love of my life took my child who God had promised me before we were married and I did not even know where they were, I was very depressed and thought it was more than I could handle. In fact, it was more than I could handle but I found out in the coming years that it was not more than God could handle. I was so depressed and sad and even the Bible seemed dry and had no life. Church was a terrible place to be and no one seemed to care or be able to help. I went to several doctors and one wanted to put me in a mental hospital. One doctor told me that he had never seen anyone as sad as I was. But This was to show me that my hope was not in church. It was to show me that my hope was not in family and friends. My hope was not in doctors and not even the Bible. After years of struggle and not turning to any of these things including drugs I learned a lesson that was the most important lesson that God has taught me. 2 Cor 1:8 I do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships I suffered in the province of Ohio. I was under great pressure, far beyond my ability to endure, so that I despaired even of life. 9Indeed, in my heart I felt the sentence of death. But this happened that I might not rely on myself but on God, WHO RAISES THE DEAD. 10He has delivered me from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, 11as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf. -- I found that the Lord Jesus was all that I needed and He could deliver me from all and everything. I do not judge anyone else in their struggle and try to say how Jesus would deliver them. But just say turn to Jesus with all your heart and He will deliver you. This took years for me but the struggle was to small of a price to pay for the supreme pleasure of being able to talk face to face with my Creator and the Creator of us all. He is the One who shed His blood for you and me, and there is nothing that He would not do for your good and nothing that He is unable to do. Just trust in Him. Lou
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JESUS DID CAST OUT DEMONS
| Posted On: 07/03/07 08:25:21 AM |
Age 63, OH |
Jesus did cast out demons from people who were having seizures. Would you also say that what He did was dangerous. There will always be people who try to do spiritual acts in the flesh and have not been led by the Holy Spirit to do so. This in no way says that when a person is being led by the Holy Spirit to do something that it is dangerous or not the thing to do. Following the Holy Spirit is always the right thing to do. Lou
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JESUS DID CAST OUT DEMONS
| Posted On: 07/03/07 08:24:55 AM |
Age 63, OH |
Jesus did cast out demons from people who were having seizures. Would you also say that what He did was dangerous. There will always be people who try to do spiritual acts in the flesh and have not been led by the Holy Spirit to do so. This in no way says that when a person is being led by the Holy Spirit to do something that it is dangerous or not the thing to do. Following the Holy Spirit is always the right thing to do. Lou
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Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/03/07 06:46:29 AM |
Age 40, NC |
Thank you. That needed to be said and you did it so lovingly. Further, I was challenged by your list of questions and in writing this post hope to draw attention to yours. These are excellent questions to ask ourselves and a good starting point for searching our hearts as any one of them answered in the affirmative could seriously impact our emotional/mental health. I've been following this article and its responses since it first came out. My heart has gone out to everyone. The passion in the responses indicates that this topic is close to a great many hearts. I'm so thankful to the author and to Worldview Weekend for making this forum possible. And I pray that the Holy Spirit will work through this to touch everyone who's written. And it is with a great measure of love that I would urge everyone to ask themselves your list of questions because without pointing fingers at anyone in particular I have noticed some of these attitudes in the posts. And I'm sure I'm guilty of some of these myself. We will all be blessed and strengthened by searching out and then repenting of these attitudes. If only we could, as a body, lay down our pride, self-righteousness, bitterness, unforgiveness, self-focus, self-pity, self absorption, and put on gentleness, meekness, humility, kindness, love, joy, peace, patience and self-control! A tall order, I know, but just think what effect it would have if that was our goal and if we daily came alongside eachother and urged eachother toward that goal, interceding for one another and being willing to lovingly speak the truth as you have done. This is not further comment on the physical need for medication or lack of it. It is rather a prompting to spiritual health in ourselves and in the body of Christ. If we could grow there, it might eliminate at least part of the need for this discussion.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/03/07 06:05:31 AM |
Age 40, NC |
OK, here I am responding. You raise a number of interesting issues in this article, some of which I've never heard of such as ortho-molecular psychiatry. I'd like to have more details about that and other points you made. Let me strongly state that I agree with what you said about busyness. It is so true and I have found it to be a struggle in my own life. I'm a homeschooling mom of five and firmly believe my place is in the home. I believe my first calling is to my husband and children. I think if at all possible women should be keepers at home. And yet, the world manages to exert its pull and occasionally make me feel that I'm not doing enough. Even when I can ignore the world's message, there is the pressure from within. The pressure to do more at church, to have a ministry of some sort, to "use my gifts". Every time I've given in to that pressure, whether it came from without or yes, sometimes from within, I've regretted it. I find that I pour myself into too many things and my home winds up being neglected in some way. Then I start feeling guilty about that and react by trying harder to do more. Realizing I can't I start comparing myself to other women who seem to be able to do more and that's pretty depressing. Of course, it's also a sin. And so is the busyness. And the most healing thing for me has been to put my foot down to myself and others, recognize there are only so many hours in the day, ask the Lord to help me prioritize, and then go back to my family. I am truly the most fulfilled and "happy" when I know they are well taken care of, when my husband is well taken care of, my home in order, and I know I am walking in obedience to my calling. I know that thinking will make some cringe but I truly believe God has created women to be helpmeets and if we are failing in our duties as mothers and wives because we are so busy trying to please the world, our pastors, the other women at church, or our own egos, we will suffer for it. Those of you who agree with me can really help by saying so: loud and often. We need all the support we can get. But this doesn't apply to just women. Men are under just as much pressure to perform. And men too are called to their families. How are they supposed to be able to lead their families, spend quality time with their children, discipling and apprenticing them, support their wives and take care of their homes when they're at church three or four times a week serving on various committees? I really think we could have a bigger impact on our world, and bring more to Him, if we were healthy, balanced, and living in accordance to His will in our own families. This may go beyond your original intent with the busyness post but I emphatically agree!
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Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 01:22:01 PM |
Age 26, NC |
I was never told by Christians or a church that what I did in depressive times was sin and in manic times was good. It fact I never recevied counceling from a church when I was diagnosed because I was a new believer and my family were not Christians. I after some years realized (through the leading of the Holy Spirit) that unforgiveness was at the root of my "mental illness". Many years of unforgiveness amongst other sins caused the focus of my life to be on what I felt, or thought, or even the way I had been wronged. Living life selfishly focusing on me was depressing. As I became more mature in my faith I realized that my life was not about me any longer. When I became a Chritian I had given my life to Christ and the "mental illness" that I was struggling with was really just a battle between the Spirit and the flesh. Do I feel struggle with "depression"? As sure as I still struggle with my flesh. But I just re-focus on Christ, keep running the race, and die to myself everyday and take up my cross to follow Jesus. This is hard to fathom in such an "all about me" society, but I think scripture is clear.
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Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 10:02:02 AM |
Age 48, MA |
Obviously, there are differing opinions on this matter.
Before you go slamming my response, I have to say that YES, I did read the article! I understand where the author is coming from.
I personally went through some serious losses in my life. Our family had to relocate, which meant leaving behind family, friends and a loving church. It is difficult to start anew. Then shortly afterward, I lost a parent and then another dear family member. It was difficult at times to get out of bed in the morning. I was just barely getting by. Yes, by this time, our family had settled into our new environment and we had found an amazing, supportive church. But I knew something was very wrong with me. I went through a "GriefShare" class, prayed, etc., but still, I was having difficulty going through my day. It was very difficult to admit that I was depressed. I felt like there was something very wrong with me...that I couldn't handle life. Also, as a Christian, I felt that I must have been doing something wrong. Not enough faith? I was a failure. I was ashamed and embarrassed and didn't want to tell anyone what I was feeling. I tried desperately to hide what was going on inside.
I talked with my physician about how I was feeling, but she was adamant about NOT prescribing anything, saying "as long as you are functioning, you don't need anything". But, was I functioning? I didn't want to socialize; I didn't want to interact much with my family or children. Many times I would go to bed at 7:00 and not tuck them in at night. (I could go on & on with how I failed them).
After 2 more years our family relocated again. I spoke with my new physician about my health concerns. She did prescribe a very low dose anti-depressant. Guess what? It helped incredibly. No, I wasn't "happy" all the time. But, it did help me to put things into perspective. I wasn't constantly focused on myself and what I had lost, and how unfair life was, etc. It helped me in my Christian walk as well. I could read my Bible again and go back to teaching Sunday School and be excited about what the Lord was doing in my life. Even better, it helped me be a better parent to my children. I wasn't just "getting through the day". I wish my other physician had taken my concerns more seriously. My children wouldn't have been robbed of their mother for so many years. Now, I have more energy, I am more tuned into my family and I am more pleasant to be around. Oh...I forgot to mention, I am no longer taking the anti-depressants. They helped me through a dark period in my life. That is all.
Does everyone who is "sad" need them? Of course not. But should people brush off real depression? NO. This is a VERY personal choice and a difficult decision. Some doctors are very quick with the prescription pad. However, some doctors don't take patients seriously either...as in my case. I wish I had gone to another physician sooner.
Depression isn't about not believing or trusting God. It's not about having enough faith. We take medicines for minor headaches and colds. If we have more serious illnesses, we take whatever treatment is necessary. Why don't we want to treat depression? I believe it is something we can get over. But we can't brush it off, or overlook the warning signs. I also believe that satan uses this weakness to put unhealthy thoughts into our minds. Look at how many people become suicidal.
There is a time and place for medicine. I don't feel we should be "drugged" all the time. If we can go off of medication that is fantastic. We should also look for alternative medicines or herbal remedies if they are available.
God gave us a brain...we must use it!
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Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 09:39:38 AM |
Age 28, TX |
YEs, yes, so true. My mom and my MIL were absolute witches before starting on hormones. They were also suicidal. They are much better now.
Sarah
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Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 09:16:43 AM |
Age 28, TX |
I'll share my experience with an antidepressant but first I'd like to say that I do agree that medication is good for some people in some situations and that you should always consider it if recommended by a DR, but be honest with the DR, seek a second opinion if need be, and make sure you remain under a DR constant care while taking the medications.
After my first child was born, I began to experience what the DR decided was post partum depression. I started taking Zoloft but was suicidal so they increased the dosage. For the most part, I had the same apathetic attitude that was described in the article. I still felt conviction over sin, but lacked the extreme mood swings I had been experiencing. This was a really good thing (in my mind) because I was in anguish over my family situation. I needed to feel numb to be happy. I think my husband could have hit me and I would have remained standing there. Then I tried to commit suicide but had no real emotional connection to the act (I didn't know why I did it.) So, rather then considering that the medication wasn't the right one, the Zoloft was increased again. I went to a Christian psychologist who decided that I was schizophrenic. I went to a psychiatrist and explained that I really didn't feel I was schizophrenic OR depressed was put on such a high dosage of Zoloft that I became severely manic depressive. I could be extremely happy one moment and so angry I was homicidal or so depressed I was suicidal. It was absolute misery and I didn't figure out for over a week what was going on. I then decreased my Zoloft and I was much better. But, I still didn't have my answers to why I felt this way. I got new DRs and the psychological testing revealed I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Asperger Syndrome (Which I agree with, both syndromes do describe me very well.) Once I learned this I was able to recognize that I was having panic attacks related to PTSD and head them off before becoming suicidal. For the most part, this has worked. Suicidal and homicidal ideation, for me, is a form of 'fright or flight' a defense mechanism- nothing to do with being depressed!! I have not been on any meds for 3 years and am doing fine (and have had two children since then, which totally blows the PPD theory out of the water in my case.)
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Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 08:53:46 AM |
Age 40, CANADA |
I've taken care of my body to the best of my ability, yet I'm a cardiac patient. I have diabetes and MS and epilepsy. I didn't do anything to "deserve" these - God allowed it (chose it?) for me. I do the very best possible for my body - it's not "my fault" I have these, some of it's genetic, some came "out of nowhere". It's not always about how we act, sometimes we're just given crosses to bear and we have to do what we can do. Often that means medication. I've had two heart attacks, forgive me if that means I intend to stick to taking my heart medication for the rest of my life!! I have four precious children, they deserve to have their mom around.
I've been on AD's, I take them when I need to go get a balance going with the seratonin again. God gave me a brain so I could know when I need help and when to take the medication. He put me in a country where it's readily available for my use before He created the need in me. I thank Him for that rather than diss the provision.
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Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 08:50:28 AM |
Age 28, TX |
yes, 2 years was a very long time to be on it. I tell people that it can be a good short term solution, just to get you to the place where you can start dealing with the other issues, but not a long term solution by any means.
Sarah in TX
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Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 08:46:20 AM |
Age 40, CANADA |
"have you ever heard of restless leg syndrome? I haven't but there is medication fot that too!".
I have it. It's NOT fun and you can't get any sleep when your legs are jumping all over the bed. Sometimes medication for things others have you've not heard of are good things!
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Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/02/07 12:21:41 AM |
Age 52, ID |
As I am also a follower of Dr. Breggin's work, the previous poster has missed some important findings of Dr. Breggin:
1. Getting off anti-depressants can be a very difficult and dangerous situation. It should never be done without a psychiatrist's direction.
2. Most anti-depressant prescriptions are written by physicians who are not trained in psychiatry. Many General Practitioner, OB-Gyn, Family Practice, Adult Medicine, and Internist M.D.s will quickly prescribe anti-depressants.
Only psychiatrists should be prescribing psychotropic drugs, and they need to be closely monitoring their patients.
Taking St. John's Wort can be as dangerous as prescription anti-depressants. There are components in St. John's Wort that can interact badly with other medications and dietary supplements. Just because it is "natural" does not make it better. Hemlock is "natural."
Those condemning anti-depressants should also be condemning caffeine and energy drinks. The stimulating effect of caffeine can cause a rebound depression.
No or low calorie sweeteners like Nutrasweet/Equal/aspartame and Splenda/sucralose/chlorinated sucrose are considered to be neuro-toxins.
Taking Hormone Replacement Therapy using patented synthetic hormones in a shotgun/one-size-fits-all method rather than Bio-Identical Hormones prescribed specifically for the patient is just as dangerous.
How many women eat soy as a low-fat replacement protein thinking that it will keep them health when it actually fills their bodies with phyto-estrogens sending their hormones for a roller coaster ride with the accompanying depression?
How many women subscribe to the "Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy" or Joyce Meyer's take control of your life and be happy false theology? There are so many Christian "be happy" false theologies that are messing up Christian's lives that anti-depressants are only a minor problem.
No body mentioned the beneficial practice of ortho-molecular psychiatry where the psychiatrist does extensive testing for allergies, nutritional imbalances, and other diet and behavioral triggers then directs the patient through a cleansing fast with correct nutrition and behavior to correct (ortho) the molecular (chemical) imbalances.
The science is readily available to see how God has designed our physiologies to work in specific ways. If we do not abide by His design and will for our life, we can become physiologically and emotionally sick.
Do I believe we can become sick from sin? Yes, I do, but sin is in all of us and yet only some suffer from depression. If sin was the sole cause of depression, I would expect far more Christians to suffer from depression.
Nobody has responded to my concern that the sin of "being too busy" is a big cause of depression. Yet, the mainstream church leadership mantra is that all busy-ness for God is righteous.
The glass is not half full nor half empty. The glass is TOO BIG. Get a smaller glass so you can stop striving so hard to fill it.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/01/07 11:31:50 PM |
Age 55, NM |
With these two posts, you have condensed the entire essence of the practical application of the whole duty of mankind. To hide these words in your heart and make them a part of your very being. Most people read these words of God -or don't- and can't even remember them the next day. Or say 'those are fulfilled, they don't apply to me', not realizing that God's word stands forever. If everyone posting here would follow the simple instruction you have laid out, the same as God's instructions, depression would be on it's way out. PRAISE GOD!!
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Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/01/07 05:15:09 PM |
Age 74, MN |
I've read the article and the feedback, and I think it's important to understand that no one should just stop taking any medication. I also believe that many doctors are too quick to prescribe an antipressant or anti-psychotic. I have had doctors who have never seen me before in their life offer me an antidepressant. I think the choice to prescribe should be very carefully researched. I have worked as a medical transcriptionist for many years, and what I am seeing is that on a first visit, the doctor will want to put them on an antidepressant drug. I am not saying no one should ever take such a drug--there are cases where people are in such bad shape where they can't work their way through any problem. I recently re-read Pilgrim's Progress. Most doctors in this country would automatically prescribe drugs for Christian. My point is that they are used too lightly and without consideration of the entire picture for the patient. They appear to be the "drug of choice" these days, and for many people they are NOT the answer.
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Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/01/07 12:20:28 PM |
Age 43, VA |
I would point out that God created us all as unique individuals, and I hope that the lady who is now doing so well (Praise God!) realizes that not everyone's experience will be like hers.
I went through a very rough period several years ago. I had gotten to the point where I was only occasionally functional. I prayed, I read my Bible, I prayed more, I immersed myself in worship music, I prayed more, I stayed involved in church, and I continued to pray. (I'm still a firm believer in "pray without ceasing!") At times (more and more frequently) I would go into what I called "hermit mode" and just stay in my apartment for days (and a couple of times, weeks) at a time. Luckily, a couple of close friends would come by and pull me back out into the world.
I finally took their advice and sought counseling and medical treatment. The counseling (from a Christian counselor) and depression medication (from my medical doctor) did make a positive difference, but it was by no means easy or quick. It took a couple of years before I got to a point where I felt able to handle things again without benefit of medication. During this period, I came to believe (firmly) that some of the problems I had in my younger days were a result of undiagnosed (and unmedicated) depression. The medication basically evened out my emotions and gave me a chance to work on my problems with a clearer head. Unfortunately, it evened out the positive, happy emotions along with the negative, gloomy emotions. Everything just became ... even. Considering what had come before, "even" was an improvement.
When I went off the medication, I did very well for about 5 years. I had highs and lows and everything in between, and that was good. I had learned to cope with lows and was fine without meds. Then, I had a very difficult period in which my father became seriously ill and died within a few short months, I had an injury followed by surgery and lengthy rehab, I had serious pressure to lose weight even while trying to finish my physical therapy (even though I thought I'd been doing great just not to gain any more!), and I was having a very rough time in my job. All of this and more little stuff just sent me back into my depression.
I was pretty much in denial, but I finally listened to my friends and went back to my counselor and back to the doctor. (My doctor said she could tell just by looking at me that I was depressed! It did take a bit more than that look before she was ready to prescribe medication again though!) Anyway, I went on a different medication. This time it was an antidepressant and anti-anxiety medicine. What was interesting to me this time was that this one took the edge off the lows and still allowed me to have the positive emotions.
I just recently went off of my medication (after 2 years) and am doing just fine. I'm still praying, and I'm still praising God, and I'm still worshipping through my music, and I realize that as long as I keep things in perspective and deal with problems as they come (and not let them build up) I will probably continue to do OK. This is not to say that I may not still have anxiety and depression that should be medicated, but for now I am able to cope quite well without meds. I may do fine for awhile or for the rest of my life without meds. I just hope that I will be smart enough to realize it if I need to be medicated again and not be in denial like before.
Everyone is different and unique. That is the way God created us. Just because I am able to function now without benefit of medication does not mean that I think everyone should. To the contrary, I believe that if you truly need it (for a time or for a lifetime) then take it. But be aware that medicated or not, you still have to deal with things one way or another.
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Re: Re: Anti-depressants and Spiritual Conviction
| Posted On: 07/01/07 02:04:42 AM |
Age 47, ITALY |
So happy about your baby, but one word of warning about your depression. I cannot even start describing my life here, but I ended up with 10 years of depression which almost cost me my marriage and my life, because I wouldn't realize it after my first baby.
A homeopath helped me see it and cure it... if you don't want drugs you can find natural remedies, but don't underestimate it because it grows on you and you don't even realize it. Be careful!
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