Depression Disorder

Not long ago I was the poster child for psychotropic drug use. Over a 23 year period my doctors had squentially assigned to me the labels of Depression, Adult ADD and Bi-Polar disorder. With each diagnosis a new drug was assigned to my treatment regiment. At the peak I was taking Wellbutrin and Effexor (antidepressants), Depakote (mood stabilizer), Buspar (for anxiety) and Concerta (a form of Ritalin). My life evolved around the monthly doctor visit where I would routinely receive a doage increase or a new medication. I would follow each visit with a trip to my local pharmacy where I spent on average $750 a month to support my legal drug habit...

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