Sometimes it's just one stair, Other times it's the whole flight - LJ Idol, Season 9, Week 2

[adpaz]

It's been three weeks.  Three weeks since I realized that the bottles were empty and I'd need to get more.  Three weeks of putting off the phone calls or e-mails, then finding out that I needed to go somewhere else.  Three weeks of descending, slowly at first, then picking up speed like a cart at the top of a roller coaster.  Three weeks without

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[adoptedwriter]

My hub feels this way about taking his cholesterol meds. He hates that he has to do it. He feels flawed. I try to tell him it's ok because the alternative, (compromised health), would be worse for both us and him.
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[adpaz]

True enough. It can be hard to get through that emotional blockade. For me, at least, I know that intellectually, I know that I need them to be my best, but emotionally, it's so tough to face it sometimes. Thanks for commenting!

[adpaz]

It's a tough thing to deal with sometimes. I hope that your Zoloft is helping you, though. *hugs* Thanks for commenting!

[basric]

I think you did an excellent job of showing the battle those with mental illness have with taking medication.

[adpaz]

Thanks! Obviously, I can only speak from experience, but I'm glad that my experiences do help show what others may be going through as well.

[crazed_delusion]

I've been on and off several depression meds, so I very much understand. You explained the mental process very well.

[adpaz]

Thank you! Wellbutrin's been my constant for the last.... probably 15 years. But medical situations, lack of insurance and my own stubbornness has caused me to be off them for long periods of time.

[alycewilson]

This frank, honest piece helps me to understand what you go through. I'm glad to hear that you're starting the way back up those stairs.

[adpaz]

Thanks, hon. I've been back on my meds since Tuesday and I'm now practically running back up the stairs. It's a HUGE difference.