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<blockquote data-quote="nopantsyet" data-source="post: 1491685" data-attributes="member: 3109">Look, AuroraGyps, regardless of what others have said, what you're experiencing is a real disease and is very different from experiencing extreme emotion.&nbsp; The human body is an organism--the mind and body are not separate, and both can malfunction--sicken, if you will--for a variety of reasons.It may be chemical.&nbsp; Or it may be that the chemical changes are a symptom of something else, but since the body a system you can &quot;push back&quot; with meds.It may be that, just like some people are able to sympathize with another person and some are not, some people are athletic and some are not, some people creative others not.&nbsp; Maybe some people are just unable to function under modern stresses (stress, toxins, poor diet, etc.).Who really knows?&nbsp; We know so much less about the brain than the rest of the body; we don't understand how it works.But there are lots of things you can do to help, and you don't have to rely exclusively on meds.&nbsp; They can be a great kickstart to help transition into a more active therapy.&nbsp; Point is, don't just take the meds mechanically.&nbsp; Pay attention to how they affect you, how they help you, side effects, and so on.&nbsp; Then you will notice if their effect changes over time, which can happen.Don't be afraid to explore non-medicinal treatments as well; talk therapy, meditation, self help--whatever works for you is the final answer.But most importantly, don't be afraid to try again.&nbsp; The fact that you're asking the question means you're headed in the right direction.&nbsp; I'm sure you'll do great.&nbsp; Good luck.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nopantsyet, post: 1491685, member: 3109"] Look, AuroraGyps, regardless of what others have said, what you're experiencing is a real disease and is very different from experiencing extreme emotion. The human body is an organism--the mind and body are not separate, and both can malfunction--sicken, if you will--for a variety of reasons. It may be chemical. Or it may be that the chemical changes are a symptom of something else, but since the body a system you can "push back" with meds. It may be that, just like some people are able to sympathize with another person and some are not, some people are athletic and some are not, some people creative others not. Maybe some people are just unable to function under modern stresses (stress, toxins, poor diet, etc.). Who really knows? We know so much less about the brain than the rest of the body; we don't understand how it works. But there are lots of things you can do to help, and you don't have to rely exclusively on meds. They can be a great kickstart to help transition into a more active therapy. Point is, don't just take the meds mechanically. Pay attention to how they affect you, how they help you, side effects, and so on. Then you will notice if their effect changes over time, which can happen. Don't be afraid to explore non-medicinal treatments as well; talk therapy, meditation, self help--whatever works for you is the final answer. But most importantly, don't be afraid to try again. The fact that you're asking the question means you're headed in the right direction. I'm sure you'll do great. Good luck. [/QUOTE]

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