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Posted by allisonm on February 11, 2001, at 20:01:18
In reply to RZIP : ) , Allisonm , and others ..., posted by willow on February 11, 2001, at 18:22:05
> " ... presynaptic regions for serotonin reuptake. SSRI= Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors."
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> I still don't really understand what SSRI really means and in my present condition the how and why doesn't concern me as much as that it does work.When serotonin is produced, it stays in your brain for a certain amount of time before it is disposed of (reuptake). SSRIs delay the reuptake of serotonin, causing more serotonin to be in your brain at any given time, causing an elevated mood.
> > For myself the present is more pressing than the future or the benefits are outweighing the risks. This is what Allisonm was getting at I think.< <
You said succinctly in one sentence what I wasted many paragraphs trying to say. Thank you.
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> Yes, but are they being totally honest of their thoughts in a session or are they programmed this way through their training?< <That's a good question. I wish you hadn't asked it. I want to think that my pdoc likes talking to me and isn't faking that, but who knows when you're operating in the valley of "unconditional positive regard?"
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