tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187441051484747220.post8458980412354407213..comments2023-05-29T07:02:47.281-07:00Comments on My Clouds, My Storms and Multiple Personality Disorder: Me, Meds and DepressionRising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187441051484747220.post-90182242407128087352008-10-30T23:22:00.000-07:002008-10-30T23:22:00.000-07:00I can't tolerate most medications, whether they ar...I can't tolerate most medications, whether they are for psych stuff or for pain or allergies. The only medications I can tolerate are a small dose of Lithium and over the counter painkillers like Tylenol or Aleve. Everything else I do is a vitamin or herbal supplement.<BR/>One thing that seems to help with depression, has no side effects and is almost impossible to overdose on is Vitamin D. Taking 2000-4000 units a day seems to be most helpful. Also for stress a B-100 supplement is helpful and has no side effects other than making your pee smell funny.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05779107279394475454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187441051484747220.post-45787857145433703622008-10-30T14:11:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:11:00.000-07:00Depression sucks.Anti-depressants suck.Depression sucks.<BR/>Anti-depressants suck.Kahlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500615451909999365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187441051484747220.post-6808824058903016262008-10-29T18:40:00.000-07:002008-10-29T18:40:00.000-07:00Hi - great point you made.You said:"Maybe because ...Hi - great point you made.<BR/><BR/>You said:<BR/>"Maybe because I'm a multiple very co-conscious with my system I'm aware of those feelings but separated from them at the same time I don't feel particularly threatened by depression. <I>I feel those feelings in a muted or filtered form and am directly separated from the part experiencing them.</I>"<BR/><BR/>Yesssss. Powerful stuff. I feel exactly this way - part of me is pretty depressed and not accomplishing much. The depression scares me. On the other hand, (and I have DID), *I* am doing good (I am not usually front). I am AWARE that there is depression here, but it doesn't affect me as much. I can feel it pushing against the membrane between us, but it will not get me.<BR/><BR/>You are right - I am not sure anyone not multiple could identify with this. It is strangely a neat thing.<BR/><BR/>Emily<BR/>http://emilyfirstgirl.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187441051484747220.post-62613721469884160982008-10-29T17:33:00.000-07:002008-10-29T17:33:00.000-07:00I totally understand this, RR. My experience of de...I totally understand this, RR. My experience of depression is similar in some ways, though anxiety has been more of a problem. I also feel that drugs do not help me. They can be useful in an emergency, but it seems their main job is to just cover up the real problem. I think that's what makes so many of them addictive. (Yeah, yeah. I know... they are 'not addictive'. And I think the drug companies sell swampland in Florida on the side, too.)Ethereal Highwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120557764517618673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2187441051484747220.post-51391325540852830782008-10-29T12:33:00.000-07:002008-10-29T12:33:00.000-07:00Hi - I read your post and the other one on depress...Hi - I read your post and the other one on depression, too. First off, I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I've dealt with depression on and off throughout my adult life, and know how hard it can be... I wanted to encourage you (and others out there) that do not want to take meds that there are things you can do yourself that really help. Exercise, like you're doing, has been shown to be almost as effective as some SSRIs in treating mild or moderate depression. Also, a healthy diet (stay away from sugar, white flour, caffeine, etc.), meditation, and even some herbs like St. John's wort all can help. And cognitive therapy with a therapist can teach new ways of responding to issues in your life. I've used a variety of SSRIs with success, but didn't want to take them long-term given the side effects. Thus, for the last year I've been trying more natural approaches like the ones above, with positive results. So, just know you're not alone...take each day as it comes and be kind to yourself. Best of luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com