SEPTOPLASTY?

Regarding drug/anit-drug disc above: Believe me, over-prescribing or worse, prescribing without understanding the root cause of symptoms, drives me nuts. So many physicians (for a variety of reasons, I'm sure), don't consider non-pharmaceutical options. And just as at fault are patients looking for a magic bullet. And don't even get me started on non-psychiatrists who prescribe psychopharmaceuticals without considering non-drug treatments, complementary treatments or at least a decent follow-up. My reliance is on anti-depressants. I've battled major depression for all my life. Not fun. For the past 15 years or so, I've lived a great and satisfying life (with a few nasty dips here and there). It wasn't easy getting to this place, but thanks to several wonderful therapists, a supportive family and friends and a psychiatrist with a wicked sense of humor and a keen sense of prescribing, I'm good. I do think about the future effects of these chemicals on my brain and other parts, but I have made my peace with it for now. Having walked too close to the line on whether life is too painful to live, I'm frankly more concerned about the day when these drugs are no longer effective. And to that end, I eat healthy, exercise, meditate and generally live well and hope for the best. As far as my recurring sinus infections go, my doctor recently told me, "you don't need anti-biotics, you need to get an x-ray, see an ENT and get a nose-clip!".:)

Regarding drug/anit-drug disc above: Believe me, over-prescribing or worse, prescribing without understanding the root cause of symptoms, drives me nuts. So many physicians (for a variety of reasons, I'm sure), don't consider non-pharmaceutical options. And just as at fault are patients looking for a magic bullet. And don't even get me started on non-psychiatrists who prescribe psychopharmaceuticals without considering non-drug treatments, complementary treatments or at least a decent follow-up. My reliance is on anti-depressants. I've battled major depression for all my life. Not fun. For the past 15 years or so, I've lived a great and satisfying life (with a few nasty dips here and there). It wasn't easy getting to this place, but thanks to several wonderful therapists, a supportive family and friends and a psychiatrist with a wicked sense of humor and a keen sense of prescribing, I'm good. I do think about the future effects of these chemicals on my brain and other parts, but I have made my peace with it for now. Having walked too close to the line on whether life is too painful to live, I'm frankly more concerned about the day when these drugs are no longer effective. And to that end, I eat healthy, exercise, meditate and generally live well and hope for the best. As far as my recurring sinus infections go, my doctor recently told me, "you don't need anti-biotics, you need to get an x-ray, see an ENT and get a nose-clip!".:)