Re: So how do I know if it's working?

[Anonymous]

Hi there GG……. I share this with everybody who makes the comments similar to yours. It is my view Meds are not the ‘be all…end all”. My experience is….meds give people a hand up, they are not the the final answer. Different people also respond differently to different meds. It may likely take time to get things to a max benefit.

Consider if you will….a multi-point plan to manage your life is likely required. Meds are not magic. and not always instant. A MD should be able to help you scope out a plan of attack. Food plays a very very important part…. what you take in, the type of food. There are so many additives out there in food these days that adversely affect us aswell as the type of foods we take in… I am a chronic label reader. Regular exercise and physical wellness were also critical for me as well as counseling, education, and self awareness were also very important. For me this is a condition that I must manage for life….there is no magical short term thing.

I am very very aware of my physical and mental health…I can talk to my doctor with knowledge and I understand where he is going with something…it is important…they are only doctors and rely on good feedback from their patients. The better the feedback, the better your doctor can react and diagnose.

This is my experience…… I’m sixty been there done that…I am sharing what has been successful for me…I’m not a doctor, so this is sharing only. It is my opinion….there a many many folks on the planet that will tell you what is “wrong” what the pitfalls are… but I think it’s also important to talk with people who have had hands-on success, good long term success.

Anyway….. that’s my two-bits…

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