Posted by linkadge on April 7, 2006, at 16:56:49
In reply to Re: Drugs versus Psychotherapy - Backlash?, posted by greywolf on April 7, 2006, at 15:58:44
I don't think that limits to its effectivenes have ever been clearly estabished.
I don't think when it can and cannot help has been clearly established either. I would like to see one clinical trial that shows that exercise has no effect on major depression. We do have clinical trials showing that major depression can beneifit from exercise though. I personally know of a guy who failed ECT, and is having success with exercise and CBT so go figure.
Doctors will always favor pills. My father's doctor prescribed high blood pressure pills and cholesterol pills without ever mentioning that diet and exercise changes can significantly reduce the need for these medications.
I agree with the doctors statements insofar as to not make the patient feel guilty for his or her own condition, but I don't agree with the doctors claims that severe depression cannot benifit from exercise.
Again, western medicine like magic bullits, wheras a wholistic approach may yeild superior results.
Linkadge
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