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Originally posted by davethebear
My depression is due to a hormone deficiency related to the Pituitary Gland and unfortunately cannot be altered no matter what anti-depressants I take, therefore it is something I have to live with...
Originally posted by HIWATT
Originally posted by davethebear
My depression is due to a hormone deficiency related to the Pituitary Gland and unfortunately cannot be altered no matter what anti-depressants I take, therefore it is something I have to live with...
Says who?
You're doctor I'm guessing.....
Sorry about your situation. With the access to information we have now there is zero reason to just take someone at their word - especially when it affects your whole life and the person telling you it's "hopeless without drugs" is benefiting financially from that advice!
(Not all doctors are bad. Not saying that. Some just care a lot more than others)
Interesting you mentioned the Pituitary... have you considered sungazing? I can't attest to this personally but I would suggest you research the topic, as those who are into that activity swear that it "wakens" a calcified Pituitary.
*this is not medical advice. I'm simply pointing out something I read which seemed relevant. Peace
Originally posted by mysterioustranger
Youre kidding rt? Its SUPPOSED to change your behavior...from depressed and/or anxious to a happier frame of mind.
This IS what they are intended for, you know?
Originally posted by davethebear
I have a very rare health condition called Acromegaly which was diagnosed in 2007....
But with years leading up to my diagnosis I had always been a person who suffered a great deal of depression due to my medical condition I never even knew that I had.....
My depression is due to a hormone deficiency related to the Pituitary Gland and unfortunately cannot be altered no matter what anti-depressants I take, therefore it is something I have to live with...
But the simplest way of putting it is that everybody's body is different, what may work for another with medication may not work for another....
But please be careful with anti- depressants, once you are on them it is very hard to get off them, I can say that by my own personal experiences.....
On another note, it may be worth looking into some kind of counselling therapy. I have worked within counselling services for many years and you will be surprised as to how counselling can work over time....
All the best to you.......
Originally posted by Char-Lee
reply to post by plutoxgirl
Years ago when I went through a very bad time in my life my depression became overwhelming, I took Prozac and it helped tremendously I took it about 3 months, but later a Dr prescribed paxil, I had a very bad change in feelings, no longer interested in sex, tired and just very different.
What I learned...I began to run, slowly I started walking and over a year began to run a min of a mile a day. when running I never ever experienced depression again. Running is a total cure but we are all lazy so pills are the way we go. I would never take pills again as some of the changes in my personality were permanent.
The Prozac saved my life at the time so I still recommend them, just not as a long term solution.
Originally posted by plutoxgirl
Originally posted by davethebear
I have a very rare health condition called Acromegaly which was diagnosed in 2007....
But with years leading up to my diagnosis I had always been a person who suffered a great deal of depression due to my medical condition I never even knew that I had.....
My depression is due to a hormone deficiency related to the Pituitary Gland and unfortunately cannot be altered no matter what anti-depressants I take, therefore it is something I have to live with...
But the simplest way of putting it is that everybody's body is different, what may work for another with medication may not work for another....
But please be careful with anti- depressants, once you are on them it is very hard to get off them, I can say that by my own personal experiences.....
On another note, it may be worth looking into some kind of counselling therapy. I have worked within counselling services for many years and you will be surprised as to how counselling can work over time....
All the best to you.......
Thanks for sharing !
Never heard of that condition.
Interesting of the counselling therapy.
I went to a psychologist some time ago, like only once. lol. but she wanst a good one. And I dont feel again opening up myself to a complete stranger and wait on their opinion.
Best to you as well.