My psychiatrist has categorized me as treatment resistant. Basically, that means that I don’t respond to at least two standard treatments. It means I’m non-responsive to the normal treatments that usually work for others. There are a lot of medications that I’ve tried that don’t work for me. I also tried ECT, which worked for a while, but after quite some time it became too much for me to handle.
No matter what, I keep trying, even if I’m not getting positive results. If I don’t try, then there’s no way to find a solution. By trying to work at it, there’s a possibility, no matter how big or small, that something good could come out of it. At least I’m only considered treatment resistant, and not treatment intolerant.
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Great outlook it’s so hard to find recovery most days
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Thank you
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Such a difficult position. I’m not resistant but do have chronic illness despite meds. You’re strong!
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Thank you. But I couldn’t do it without the support of my friends, family, and everyone in my blogging community.
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It’s. great you have that support. I too am greatful for the supports in my life.
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We’re lucky to have support from family and friends. Many people don’t.
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So true
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It must be hard when nothing seems to work. I think its great you are still positive and keep on trying. Thats good because maybe just maybe something will work in the future. xoxo
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I fake being positive, but that’s still better than being negative. I’m lucky to have a great support system that help me keep going.
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