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Subject: Re: Basil --Re: what would you guys do? (not exactly ED related-but need help!)

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Date Posted: 17:52:44 09/18/04 Sat
In reply to: lara 's message, "Basil --Re: what would you guys do? (not exactly ED related-but need help!)" on 17:07:28 09/18/04 Sat

Thank you dear! Take care of yourself, and we're always here for you!

>basil, you are too sweet!
>I hope you are well...
>lara
>
>>>Hi Jane, I think Lara has some words of wisdom here.
>>>Also, I would point out that (1) just this past week
>>>on the U.S. news, there was a news release about
>stong
>>>warnings of potential side effects with "children"
>>>(i.e., teens and younger) taking antidepressents.
>>>Apparently there's a higher risk of suicide at the
>>>start and end of the drug treatment. I don't remember
>>>if you're in the U.S., but I think you're wise to be
>>>very cautious. Many studies have shown counseling to
>>>be comparable to drug therapy in treating depression
>>>(some docs ignore this because drugs are quicker than
>>>talk therapy). So if you can get help without the
>meds
>>>(and I would work really hard to try), that might be
>>>better.
>>>
>>>Wishing you all the best!
>>
>>P.S. Lara--I am SO glad you are all right, even though
>>your doctor apparently didn't have the benefit of the
>>recent research. And Jane--I also agree with Shani
>>that the meds will always be there--you can try them
>>later if you think the risks are low.

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