quote:Originally posted by Javier:quote:Originally posted by Buttercup:quote:Originally posted by leo:
I think Just- meant to say ANOTHER great post Buttercup. Two thumbs up and a big ol grin
Thank you, Just, leo and O No!
I'm no C.O.B.R.A., but I do my best.
I'm just not the kind of person who ignores the elephant in the room. So many people still think depression and suicide are taboo subjects that shouldn't be discussed. Well, I disagree and argue that pretending there's not a problem almost always exacerbates the problem.
People have got to stop popping so many antidepressants and abusing alcohol, start facing whatever is causing the depression, slay the monster and move on with life. I think it's the only way to experience lasting peace.
Your right. I'm not going to take my antidepressants any more. I feel better when I take them but I'm going to have a go at it without my pill starting tomorrow. thanks
I think you missed the point. I didn't say no one under any circumstances should take antidepressants. What I am saying is they are over-prescribed.
When a patient tells her family doctor she's experiencing symptoms of depression, chances are the doctor will write a prescription for an antidepressant and that will be the end of it. Well what does that do? How does taking a pill address the underlying problem?
I'm sure antidepressants do a great job of numbing whatever is causing the depression but they don't completely alleviate it - unless you're willing to pop the pills for life.
What does work is combinations like cognitive therapy - where you identify and change your thinking, certain behaviors, etc. - alone, or therapy and antidepressants for a short while.
I'm just saying antidepressants shouldn't be taken year after year. Who do you know of that's taken them for years and is no longer depressed? I know of no one. They've become a security blanket to some people. You have to face the problem and deal with it at some point. Continuing to dull your senses with drugs won't get you there, however.
I think if you are suicidal, you should definitely use whatever therapy works; however, if you are depressed, your wellness plan should include other things that have been known to help like implementing a good diet and exercise plan, surrounding yourself with positive people, finding a support group, etc.