Anti-depressants a way to escape or helpful in emotional healing?: General: BraveHeart Women

Anti-depressants a way to escape or helpful in emotional healing? Posted Jul 7, 2009 05:46 PM
Anti-Depressants are they a church an escape or an excuse not to deal with you real problems. For 20 years I refused to take anti- depressants because I did not view myself as weak enough to need a church. I was going to beat this somber mood myself and rise above my unhappiness. That day never came and still has not come but I am now taking anti-depressants and I feel hopeful that along with self help work diet and exercise I have more of a chance to recover. With anti-depressants I am mentally and emotionally strong enough to do the mental and emotional healing necessary for my recovery. Just think if I would not have viewed it as just a church so many years ago, I would have enjoyed my journey as a result of being able to heal my wounds of the past sooner. Yes a lot of people abuse drugs and alcohol to escape emotional pain. Just like other medications if used appropriately along with other therapeutic practices anti-depressants can offer the necessary support to foster better emotional health and wellbeing. Trust me if I was going to use a drug to escape, it definately would not be this weak perscription! I don't have an addictive personality and I thank God for that! -- Edited by ZenaMoore at 07/07/2009 3:50 PM MDT
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I think this is a great post Zena. I also take anti-depressants. For years I refused to take them. I thought if I did then I wouldn't feel normal and wouldn't have regular emotions. But, then my depression got so bad I was barely making it through the day. So I started taking them and since that time there is a major difference. Anti-depressants are not happy pills or take your mood away like some people think. I still have stress, anxiety, and depression but now I feel like I can handle those situations in a more positive way instead of holding on for dear life to make it through that second. Like my counselor told me "If you had diabetes you would take medication, if you had high blood pressure you would take medication, and depression is a disease just like diabetes and high blood pressure."

Christina

Zena,

I admire your commitment to the healing process. I, too, refused to take anti-depressants. They may well have helped me become strong enough to do the necessary healing in my life years ago. I’ve had challenges with addictions - clean and sober for 12 years now - so medication did not seem a wise option for me. Also, I shared a lot of the same views as you. Now I have a broader vision and give credence to the fact that each person has their own healing journey and requirements.

Loving wishes on yours!

Denise

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