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Originally Posted by Gilda
But it seems foolish to me to mess with nature unless its absolutely necessary. It's not like its my arm, which is a physical problem that requires medical attention. This is my mind, and I can't help but be reluctant to try what amounts to a prescription recreational drug.
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Two things:
1) Your first sentence depends on what you think is "absolutely necessary." If I had nasty PMS every month, I'd probably consider that "absolutely necessary" to take care of, simply for the normal life I'd like to have on those days of the month. It's a quality of life question, depending on what you want. Do you get any enjoyment out of those days of PMS? Do you get any enjoyment out of not being happy? Believe me, I am an advocate of learning from one's suffering and not being a cop-out on life. I'm just not that much into subjecting myself to pain on a regular basis, if it can be treated.
2) In saying "it's not like my arm, it's my mind," you seem to be engaging in the very old and Western idea of a mind-body dichotomy. That is, assuming that there is no link between the two. Gilda, remember that your mind is run by your brain, which IS a part of your body (last I checked?)!
I don't mean to make fun, but to emphasize to you that your mind is VERY much a physical entity, and that very often this is what causes mood/personality issues for people (the actual chemical basis of mental processes). If you value your mind as much as you value your arm, I still recommend you at least try some SSRI's or something related, after talking with your doctor.
Again, my opinion. But I have just seen too many cases similar to yours to come to any other conclusions. As I said, I have been in therapy for going on three years now and I would still give SSRI's a try if therapy wasn't enough. Some things are really NOT all in your head.
Please let us know how therapy goes. I am sure a large number of TFP'ers have done it, and are still doing it. I, for one, support you!