Posted by joy on November 22, 2002, at 8:35:29
In reply to Re: Caffeine/CBT/Supplements/Self-help/What WORKS???? » joy, posted by wcfrench on November 21, 2002, at 13:44:47
Hi Charlie,
I don't remember David Burns bashing medication. It's just that many people who are not severely deressed enough go the medication route [the SSRIs are over prescribed] and the side effects often outweigh the benefits. When I was in a 'black hole' for a time, Paxil pulled me out. However, the side effects were terrible so I weaned off. Some people combine medication and the cognitive therapy. If a person is only mildly depressed, foregoing the medication and starting with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a good way to go. Thanks for mentioning to Dr. Bob about the double quotes; I had no idea what he meant and I did contact him on the administrative board. Regards.
Joy
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