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The Case Against Antidepressants
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<blockquote data-quote="Fortunate" data-source="post: 232801" data-attributes="member: 42264"><p>I completely agree with this. The information presented is impressive, but is one-sided. I have seen close family members climb out of psychologic ruts with the assistance of antidepressants. I can tell you first hand that, despite perfect conditions, with no reason to be down, I personally have had times when it's hard to feel content. It's like your brain is telling you: "everything is great", but you just don't feel that way. This has to be in some way mediated by neurotransmitters.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand, I do not believe the pharmacology alone can do the job. It's my sense that the medications open windows of opportunity for an individual, but it's still up to the individual to exploit the opportunity. </p><p></p><p>I believe depression needs to be attacked from multiple angles, probably including some from of CBT. I also appreciate [USER=44064]@FunkOdyssey[/USER]'s other references to stoicism. I haven't read the recommended book, but I have a tendency to lean into this line of thinking. For a variety of reasons (capitalism, etc), I think our society has conditioned us to expect awesomeness all the time, when that is not reality. Our set point for contentment gets out of whack, making it sometimes hard to feel joy at just being alive. </p><p></p><p>Wow, I am waxing really philosophical. I will stop pontificating.... In summary, my opinion is that antidepressants are likely useful for some people under the right circumstances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortunate, post: 232801, member: 42264"] I completely agree with this. The information presented is impressive, but is one-sided. I have seen close family members climb out of psychologic ruts with the assistance of antidepressants. I can tell you first hand that, despite perfect conditions, with no reason to be down, I personally have had times when it's hard to feel content. It's like your brain is telling you: "everything is great", but you just don't feel that way. This has to be in some way mediated by neurotransmitters. On the other hand, I do not believe the pharmacology alone can do the job. It's my sense that the medications open windows of opportunity for an individual, but it's still up to the individual to exploit the opportunity. I believe depression needs to be attacked from multiple angles, probably including some from of CBT. I also appreciate [USER=44064]@FunkOdyssey[/USER]'s other references to stoicism. I haven't read the recommended book, but I have a tendency to lean into this line of thinking. For a variety of reasons (capitalism, etc), I think our society has conditioned us to expect awesomeness all the time, when that is not reality. Our set point for contentment gets out of whack, making it sometimes hard to feel joy at just being alive. Wow, I am waxing really philosophical. I will stop pontificating.... In summary, my opinion is that antidepressants are likely useful for some people under the right circumstances. [/QUOTE]
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