Is it cool not to take meds while suffering with anxiety/depression??
Answers: Only if you are under supervision of a doctor who is aware of your condition. They may choose to use therapy only to help you but they NEED to know what is going on.
Depends on what you mean by cool/ If you mean is it OK, then yes as long as your therapy is working and your doctor doesn't feel you need them. If you have a prescription DO NOT just stop taking them. Stopping anti-depressants suddenly can cause major problems.
If you mean will it make toy look like James Dean, then no it isn't. There is nothing cool about not taking meds you may need.
If you have been prescribed meds for depression, you should DEFINITELY take them.
If you're managing and talk therapy is helping you, then it's fine as long as you're taking other steps towards optimal health--like taking care of your body and taking care of yourself mentally.
If talk therapy is *not* helping and you are still suffering, or if you are suicidal, or if you have more bad days than good days, medication is probably a good idea. Please realize that (especially for anxiety) going on medication doesn't mean you'll have to stay on medication *forever*--but it can help you get through a rough patch for a few months or a year. Also, being on medication (even for a short time) kind of teaches you new thinking and coping strategies. I found that I was better able to implement what I was getting out of talk therapy while I was on medication--my mind was clearer and I was more motivated to actually make the changes I talked about in therapy.
So, you're not wrong for not going on meds, but in most cases they're more helpful than harmful.
i personally am not a fan of medications for anxiety and depression.. there are alternatives to medications which you could try..
there's therapy.. which you do and that's great.. i don't think people give therapy enough credit..
another is exercise..
when depressed your brain lacks certain neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and a few others.. when you exercise these chemicals are released along with endorphins.. this is the body's natural pain killer and what causes runner's high .. dopamine is the chemical related to pleasure and serotonin is the chemical which helps you to sleep..
getting yourself on a regular exercise regimen about 20 minutes a day could really help.. it doesn't even have to be anything extensive.. simply taking a walk would work..
clinical trials have shown that exercise works faster and lasts longer than anti depressants.. and there are no annoying side effects or chemicals.. and it's just an all around healthy thing..
hope this helps!
Great news that the therapy is helping!!!
It is cool not to take meds only if your doctor/therapist is aware of it. If you have been prescribed medication it can be extremely dangerous to stop taking it.
Many people can cope with depression and anxiety without medication if they have the life skills to deal with it. I think we live in an over-medicated society and use a prescription instead of dealing with long term issues. A lot of depressed people feel that way for a reason and working through that can ease the mental state.
I have to take medication for the rest of my life, but would love to be able to cope without it. Unfortunately, my bipolar is too severe.
Good luck and keep getting stronger.
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. has an excellent book out
called: The Mindful Way through Depression - which helps a great deal with not only depression, but also anxiety. *He uses M.B.C.T. techniques - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, which are very effective for dealing with depression and anxiety. If your doctor and therapist thinks it's best to continue-for now-on medication-while going through therapy, listen to them. I continued to take medication for two yrs. while going through
Mindfulness-Based Cognitve Therapy; then was released from medication. Simply continue to practice Mindfulness Meditation and all the other effective techniques learned on a daily basis now.
Have done this for over 10 yrs now. Am happy for the help from the doctors: they were of great benefit. *You're wise to go through therapy while on medication; many do not receive the full benefits from therapy, but only rely on meds alone
Depends on what you mean by cool/ If you mean is it OK, then yes as long as your therapy is working and your doctor doesn't feel you need them. If you have a prescription DO NOT just stop taking them. Stopping anti-depressants suddenly can cause major problems.
If you mean will it make toy look like James Dean, then no it isn't. There is nothing cool about not taking meds you may need.
If you have been prescribed meds for depression, you should DEFINITELY take them.
If you're managing and talk therapy is helping you, then it's fine as long as you're taking other steps towards optimal health--like taking care of your body and taking care of yourself mentally.
If talk therapy is *not* helping and you are still suffering, or if you are suicidal, or if you have more bad days than good days, medication is probably a good idea. Please realize that (especially for anxiety) going on medication doesn't mean you'll have to stay on medication *forever*--but it can help you get through a rough patch for a few months or a year. Also, being on medication (even for a short time) kind of teaches you new thinking and coping strategies. I found that I was better able to implement what I was getting out of talk therapy while I was on medication--my mind was clearer and I was more motivated to actually make the changes I talked about in therapy.
So, you're not wrong for not going on meds, but in most cases they're more helpful than harmful.
i personally am not a fan of medications for anxiety and depression.. there are alternatives to medications which you could try..
there's therapy.. which you do and that's great.. i don't think people give therapy enough credit..
another is exercise..
when depressed your brain lacks certain neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and a few others.. when you exercise these chemicals are released along with endorphins.. this is the body's natural pain killer and what causes runner's high .. dopamine is the chemical related to pleasure and serotonin is the chemical which helps you to sleep..
getting yourself on a regular exercise regimen about 20 minutes a day could really help.. it doesn't even have to be anything extensive.. simply taking a walk would work..
clinical trials have shown that exercise works faster and lasts longer than anti depressants.. and there are no annoying side effects or chemicals.. and it's just an all around healthy thing..
hope this helps!
Great news that the therapy is helping!!!
It is cool not to take meds only if your doctor/therapist is aware of it. If you have been prescribed medication it can be extremely dangerous to stop taking it.
Many people can cope with depression and anxiety without medication if they have the life skills to deal with it. I think we live in an over-medicated society and use a prescription instead of dealing with long term issues. A lot of depressed people feel that way for a reason and working through that can ease the mental state.
I have to take medication for the rest of my life, but would love to be able to cope without it. Unfortunately, my bipolar is too severe.
Good luck and keep getting stronger.
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD. has an excellent book out
called: The Mindful Way through Depression - which helps a great deal with not only depression, but also anxiety. *He uses M.B.C.T. techniques - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, which are very effective for dealing with depression and anxiety. If your doctor and therapist thinks it's best to continue-for now-on medication-while going through therapy, listen to them. I continued to take medication for two yrs. while going through
Mindfulness-Based Cognitve Therapy; then was released from medication. Simply continue to practice Mindfulness Meditation and all the other effective techniques learned on a daily basis now.
Have done this for over 10 yrs now. Am happy for the help from the doctors: they were of great benefit. *You're wise to go through therapy while on medication; many do not receive the full benefits from therapy, but only rely on meds alone
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