So, I just trying to decide which is the worse of the evils.....depression or the side-effects of the meds.
It is a hard decision, isn't it? I remember when I went on the AD this last go-around that within 2 weeks I felt so much better...night and day better...it felt like such a blessing. But after awhile, the side effects really got to me, and as I've discussed before, I tapered off the AD. It's been about a month, and I am still doing well emotionally, but I know that I am not off the hook with this depression thing. And the compromise I have made is that I will take medicine for intervals of time, instead of thinking that it has to be a long term solution.
I think that people stay in the rut of depression when the environment around them has no chance for change. Keep trying to shake things up in your marriage...you are doing this for YOU!
Hey Lou, Best wishes for an easy hernia repair and quick recovery!
