Flowmom: You mention new AD have allowed you to relax a bit and feel a bit better. My W has been on one common AD for over a year, and I have been told that it might be time to try something new, as her depressive episodes are worse than ever. Do you have any thoughts on this notion?
Any chance- see my post to FM, maybe last week? on ADs. A year is way too long to let it go without an AD working. They should start making a diff in 6-8 weeks if they're the right one at the right dosage. I am not a doc but have years of experience with this, being on ADs. Her Doc should've already talked to her about alternatives months and months ago. And suggested therapy and other alternatives if it seems meds aren't working (they do actually do ECT now and it's not the barbaric thing it used to be, and it can have an effect on major, non-responsive depression). Anyway, if you're able to communicate with her, it's past time she and her dr. thought of other options.
FM- glad to hear the meds might be kicking in. I think mine are helping too (upped my dosage when this crap all started). It can really help put you on a more level playing field in terms of thinking things through clearly, etc. I'm so proud of you for getting out in the field yesterday even though you had doubts, etc. Client probably didn't notice anything lacking and you likely did great in his eyes. (((FM)))
-Alice
When the men on the chessboard Get up and tell you where to go; And you've just had some kind of mushroom And your mind is moving slow; Go ask Alice... I think she'll know.
