Larry King Live Interview
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:58 pmI just watched this interview, and have to say I was deeply moved by Jim's expressions regarding depression and medication.
I'll share with you, since Jim shared with all of us, and maybe you too can relate.
I live with chronic depression, and have been involved in using medications for ten years. Recently, I quit using meds (under doctor and therapist supervision) and am looking in on other methods of relief. Since discontinuing the regimen almost all of my symptoms went away, and I have been experiencing emotion I have not felt in years. I feel stable, even though it is a challenge. Most importantly, I feel motivated.
Jim said that medication is valuable, and ssri's have their place in short term care. I agree and identify with this statement. I'm so pleased that Jim trusts the world enough to share his experience. It was my therapist who recommended I watch the interview, since it so parallels the same struggles and thoughts that are current in my life.
I don't know if Jim reads any of this, but thank you Jim. You said it just right.
I'll share with you, since Jim shared with all of us, and maybe you too can relate.
I live with chronic depression, and have been involved in using medications for ten years. Recently, I quit using meds (under doctor and therapist supervision) and am looking in on other methods of relief. Since discontinuing the regimen almost all of my symptoms went away, and I have been experiencing emotion I have not felt in years. I feel stable, even though it is a challenge. Most importantly, I feel motivated.
Jim said that medication is valuable, and ssri's have their place in short term care. I agree and identify with this statement. I'm so pleased that Jim trusts the world enough to share his experience. It was my therapist who recommended I watch the interview, since it so parallels the same struggles and thoughts that are current in my life.
I don't know if Jim reads any of this, but thank you Jim. You said it just right.
