Just a note on the antidepressants... When I was in ICU and getting ready to be discharged the neurologist insisted that I do not be without them. He said people with issues like we have really do need them and since then, I can understand it. It isn't something to be ashamed of and there are so many different kinds now that if one doesn't seem to work, you can try another one.
Growing up in the 50's and 60's, if you went to your doctor and told him/her (mostly him at that time) that you were depressed he would tell you it was all in your mind and if a person insisted on getting something you would be given Valium. Thank God they have finally come so far! They have also helped women with PMS big time. j
