Passing For Normal

It's always really sobering to read someone's history with depression and meds written out like this. I'm sure that mine isn't a cheerful read either. I've been medicated since I was a teenager, with a break in there after a really bad experience with being accidentally given antipyschotics instead of antidepressants. /o\

I'm not sure if I have any useful thoughts except to say that I know from experience that it takes a ton of courage to live with this sort of stuff, and keep getting out of bed in the morning. You have my deepest admiration and respect. To me, this (sort of thing) is what real strength and courage are.

I'm currently trying to get off all meds, because I'm convinced that they are interfering with my recovery from CFS. My depression has long been in remission, although I am still highly sensitive, physically and emotionally.

I know people who are off meds altogether because the side effects are not worth the benefits. It's not easy to live with no chemical support for chronic depression, but for some the way it messes with their brain and body chemistry is just not worth it.

Maybe it's just a case of finding a balance? How do you do on low dosages? I guess it's pointless if you just end up with the worst of both sides instead of the best.

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