Posted by Jasmine Neroli on September 19, 2003, at 15:30:32
In reply to Re: Prozac or a Benzo(Klonopin or Xanax) Please ad » Jasmine Neroli, posted by Hanks on September 18, 2003, at 3:19:49
Hey:
Yeah, I think depression is SOOOOOOO complex! It does seem to have an average 9 month course, from what I've read too. I'm hoping that u r one of those in which it resolves itself!What complicates the issue is brain chemistry alterations from all sorts of other causes, such as endocrine problems (hormonal inbalance, some hormones are present in the brain AND body), nutrition and upsets to the sleep-wake cycle, & the HPA axis, from continual exposure to (even low-level) stress. I believe that depression can become a brain chemistry problem. It can also become a biochem. problem due to repeated or long term psychological problems too.
The important thing to remember is that the brain is very "maleable". It's never static and all neurotransmitters, neuro-hormones etc. are constantly re-adjusting and "re-wiring" our physical brains. And WE JUST DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT IT!
I've never heard of Dr. Shipko, but you've piqued my interest and I'm gonna try to read his stuff!
Good luck with your benzo trial!!!
Jas
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