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ninalanyon · 61-69, T
Perhaps you should get a second opinion. But you should also try to get an explanation and justification of all the opinions you get. It is not enough for a doctor to say do or do not do something, you need to get them to explain the consequences of doing and of not doing it. Then you can make a reasoned decision. The doctor might value consequences differently than you do.
It might be that a compromise with a smaller dose would be appropriate.
You might also try additional ways of controlling your mood such as meditation, exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, reading about Stoicism, etc.
And of course the thing that I often wonder about when I hear about people being depressed: is there something in your life that is genuinely depressing? If so perhaps that needs to change too.
It might be that a compromise with a smaller dose would be appropriate.
You might also try additional ways of controlling your mood such as meditation, exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, reading about Stoicism, etc.
And of course the thing that I often wonder about when I hear about people being depressed: is there something in your life that is genuinely depressing? If so perhaps that needs to change too.
Julien · 36-40, M
@ninalanyon hi
Thanks that post is quite old , I’m not taking this thing anymore , I moved back to Europe and things got a little clearer ( only medicate with herbs now 😂)
Thanks that post is quite old , I’m not taking this thing anymore , I moved back to Europe and things got a little clearer ( only medicate with herbs now 😂)
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@Julien Yes, I realized as I got to the end of writing that your post was a couple of years old. I decided to post it anyway in case someone else needed encouragement to take charge of their own medication.
Julien · 36-40, M
@ninalanyon and I thank you for it :)