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[dark_tisiphone]

So we canceled our NYC trip at the last minute. We didn't lose the money; we have one year to use the credit on a domestic flight

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[bluesdragon]

i am so sorry you are going through something like this! i was always against the medicated lifestyle until I finally realized just how serious my depression was and how the mood swings were affecting my life and my husband's life

[dark_tisiphone]

Thanks, there! I know therapy can be helpful, and I'm so against medications like that. I have always had some kind of preconceived notion that all anxiety/depression drugs mask all emotions and basically put the patient in a zombie-like state. I never wanted to "feel nothing"...but I do know now that not all of those drugs are the same, that it has a lot to do with dosages, and even more to do with the individual's chemical makeup. All of those terrible side effects, though...it's just scary! I know not all of those things happen to everyone, but to know that there is the potential for those things is terrifying. Then again, isn't it even more terrifying to think I might end up a total shut in because I let anxiety rule my life

[bluesdragon]

the dosage that i am on is just enough to take the constant-edge off to make me be able to handle things in a better manner and stop the majority of mood swings. given my weight, it is just enough...for someone your size it might be too much, but i know they make a half dose of this because thats what they used to step me up to it for a week

[dark_tisiphone]

Thanks again! There are tons of therapists and counselors and the like in this area, what with the Clear Lake medical center right down the street. It's just a process of weeding people out. There are even quite a few places in my town, too. The doctor I'm going to is in Alvin, though. Did you ever hear of Dr. Kerry McCarroll? My friend says he's great, and I trust her...but I had never heard the name before.

Thanks for helping me out!

[bluesdragon]

i have never heard of it either. you might want to try googling doctor-review sites. i know there are a few comment/rating sites for doctors, but im not sure what they are. i tried doing that for doctors in my area that use my insurance (from the insurance website listing) to pick one once...it was okay, like the doctor was nice...just not my kind of doctor. :)