Posted by Roo on September 12, 2002, at 12:45:59
In reply to Re: dirty mothed quilter, posted by Mal on September 12, 2002, at 9:49:36
I don't think you sound depressed enough to be on meds, personally.
Sounds like you get a little down every once in awhile, and you cope
with it fine. If you'd like to cope even better, I think a therapist
is a great idea! Some people I hear post and I think they definitely need
meds...you don't strike me that way. But of course I don't know you from Adam...
maybe your depressions are worse than I realize. I haven't had a lot of horrible
side effects from med, but I've had one that's majorly impacted me and I've always
been quite unhappy with, and it's the one you mention--Libido.
After 8 years of just dealing with it, I'm now trying to be med free (a month
so far and doing okay)...I'm trying acupuncture and homeopathy and they seem
to be helping me. I'm ectastic to have my drive and sensation back. That's a major
part of life to sacrifice if you don't really have to...that is if you are able to
handle your depression by working on coping mechanisms etc.Ps. I used to quilt a lot...I did "crazy quilts"...it's very therapeutic and
centering....and I was never at a loss for presents for people...I'd just make
them funky pillows...I still have a huge bag of scrap material and I've been meaning
to get back to it...maybe once the summer's over...it's such a fall and winter thing.Welcome!
poster:Roo
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