Posted by brynb on January 27, 2013, at 7:04:08
In reply to Re: changing tack, posted by Dr. Bob on January 27, 2013, at 1:41:51
> > lou....put the shut to the up....
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> Sometimes it's not possible to achieve remission, and the thing to do is change tack and try to minimize how much symptoms interfere with your life. It may be an approach that's more Eastern than Western.
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> Bob
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I like this approach. I'm beginning to think that this is how I should deal w my depression. I'm realizing the side effects of many of the Western meds are too harsh on my body, and that I need to try to control the symptoms in other ways (exercise, steady sleep schedule, regular schedule, vitamins, etc.). It all sounds great in theory, anyway, but I'm all too aware of how much easier said than done this is.I'm seeing a new pdoc this week. In office, he does TMS, Ketamine shots and med management. I'm hopeful. I'm also going to tell him that I want to be on the absolute least amount of meds possible. We'll see.
Meanwhile, I'm on vacation in Miami. The weather is absolutely beautiful (especially compared to the NY winter) and I swear it's been amazing for my mood. I've been able to get out of bed and push myself to walk and be outside. The horrible depression has subsided; the melancholia is still here though (and irritability, too). But compared to where I've been, I'll take it.
-b
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