To continue the solar/darkness theme, this past week I think I finally got low enough and realized I need help. I was terrified, and through the help of my wife, I made it through, but we're both tired of fighting it. So, Thursday I had an appointment with my doctor to talk about my ongoing depression and what we can do about it. I've been hesitant and resistant to medication in the past, claiming a general lack of understanding by the medical community of how the human brain works, so why mess with the chemistry?
I was a little hypocritical though, since I was taking 3 medications for my strange itchy skin/allergy reaction, so my general hesitance toward drugs seemed outdated. Then, almost a year ago, someone I look up to a lot, and oddly enough especially when it comes to mental health and self esteem talked about his experiences and it really made me think a little bit differently about the whole deal. So, here 1 year later now and I'm getting ready to take my first dose of Lexapro, under the care/instruction of my doctor. I'm a little nervous, a little anxious, and a little worried. I am looking forward to feeling better though, so I am looking to get started.
In the coming month I'll be using this spot to help track my reactions and such to the medication, so if it gets a little weird, don't worry. Thanks for all your help.
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