Posted by oeps7 on September 9, 2003, at 13:45:17
In reply to Re: Anyone read the new book Mad in America?KDi, posted by EscherDementian on September 9, 2003, at 13:12:42
To adeel
Some people need these medications in order to be able to function- it sure beats not being able to get out of bed and leave the house.
You need to educate yourself on all sides of the story. Granted SSRI's seem to be overly perscribed but there are people who these medications haved helped a great deal.
There are pros and cons to medication. I was on SSRIs for 7 years and of course I have had side effects but they have helped me out of my chemical depression. Not all forms of depression can be helped by talk therapy alone.
I am one for trying the natural route but sometimes medication is needed.
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