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Originally Posted by SallyC
Apparently some of you never suffered from the chemical imbalance of clinical depression, as I did, along with an anxiety disorder. My Neuro (Also a Psychciatrist) informed me that MS can be a direct cause of this chemical imbalance and can only be treated effectively with meds (ADs)
Situational Depression, of course, can be treated with counciling.
Discuss it with your Doc and feel better soon..  |
Sally - You bring up a very good point. The chemical imbalance is true for any brain injury. Many neuro patients go on ADs for that reason. Originally I was prescribed ADs to help break the pain cycle. Pain does bring you down a bit but once you feel better, you're happier. I have been on ADs for the past 4 years, shortly before being dx.
So I need to correct myself . . .I have not experienced depression per se (I do have my moments like anyone else) but I may have that imbalance (more than likely do) and the AD is helping that as well as helping me relax a bit during the real painful times.
Thank you Sally for bringing that up.