Old 03-08-2017, 12:59 PM
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FireSprite
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I haven't had to go on medication but I have friends that have & for some people it can make all the difference in the world. Even if you decide to start, you don't necessarily have to stay on it forever - I've known a lot of people that use if for a couple of years & then reassess. I have another friend that has been on them for years & every now & as much as she'd love to be off of them, her quality of life plummets so obviously every time she tries that she ends up feeling worse.

One thing I'd do first (if you haven't already) is to make sure you have your doc run a full panel of bloodwork for all kinds of things like Vit D & thyroid levels, etc. to see if you have other issues at play before adding something new to the mix. I was shocked at how much just those 2 pieces being out of line impacted my energy levels & attitude each day.

Bottom line - you have to do whatever is best for you - Good Luck!
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