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Thread #26139   Message #312262
Posted By: catspaw49
04-Oct-00 - 06:04 PM
Thread Name: Help: When a friend is depressed
Subject: RE: Help: When a friend is depressed
WHOA UP!!!

Those of you who think drugs are a crutch and that love conquers all have never had or lived with someone who has Clinical Depression. I would like to hear more from Alex, but from my own standpoint dealing with foster care and with my wife, I can tell you that we would have lost several were it not for the aid of pros.

There are medical disorders such as thyroid problems which will also trigger the imbalances and unless you have a thorough physical and some serious help, you don't know what you are dealing with!

I repeat my previous post......See a good doctor and start from there. If drugs are needed, they are to treat the imbalance and not solve the problems. Without them, many people cannot even see a way out and no decision looks good....its all hopeless. Drugs such as Luvox can make a world of difference in getting the person functional enough to accept the love and support you offer.

Spaw