I am glad we have medication for those who truly need it. However, I have seen too many friends default to medication to help with life situations instead of doing any of the work to deal with their lives, mindset, lifestyle, diet, etc. I thought this article was nicely done. We all need to take responsibility for our lives.
So sorry you did not do a deep dive into the research in the UK of what this medication actually DOES to the human body. Antidepressants are good for the pharmaceutical industry, but learning to GROW GOOD MENTAL HEALTH without medication leads to a "clear life" with greater satisfaction and happiness.
Having worked in the psychiatric field as an RN, counselor, therapist, and coach, for 50 years, my knowledge is from first-hand experiences. Why do you think people getting off these meds suffer the same withdrawal symptoms as those folks' withdrawing from other drug addictions? The medical community claims it helps with brain function. Please dive deeper to learn that this is not true. It creates different symptoms, also known as "side effects."
I urge people taking antidepressants to widen their search and find better counselors and therapists who will help you get off these meds, and work with you to improve and start GROWING GOOD MENTAL HEALTH, without medication!
Thank you for the comment, Nancy -- and again for the one you left on the prior post as well. I did do quite a bit of research on this topic, but you are correct, I did not do a deep dive into UK resources. I'd love to review any you are willing to share.
Also, perhaps you didn't see my response to the other comment you made on my prior post on this topic:
"Thank you, Dr. Nancy. I appreciate your comment. I went and read your post and would love some direct clarification from you on your thoughts: Is your position that antidepressants should not be taken (or should be a later or last resort) and instead we should focus on behavior-driven change? What is the tipping point, in your opinion, for someone who attempts these "social prescriptions" and is still suffering? 🙏🏼"
I am here to learn and share what I am learning, and it appears you have strong feelings about improving mental health without medication. I think we can all (or at least most) agree that it is ideal to improve without these medications, but in some cases they are well advised. I'd love to know your thoughts in response to my follow up inquiry.
I am glad we have medication for those who truly need it. However, I have seen too many friends default to medication to help with life situations instead of doing any of the work to deal with their lives, mindset, lifestyle, diet, etc. I thought this article was nicely done. We all need to take responsibility for our lives.
So sorry you did not do a deep dive into the research in the UK of what this medication actually DOES to the human body. Antidepressants are good for the pharmaceutical industry, but learning to GROW GOOD MENTAL HEALTH without medication leads to a "clear life" with greater satisfaction and happiness.
Having worked in the psychiatric field as an RN, counselor, therapist, and coach, for 50 years, my knowledge is from first-hand experiences. Why do you think people getting off these meds suffer the same withdrawal symptoms as those folks' withdrawing from other drug addictions? The medical community claims it helps with brain function. Please dive deeper to learn that this is not true. It creates different symptoms, also known as "side effects."
I urge people taking antidepressants to widen their search and find better counselors and therapists who will help you get off these meds, and work with you to improve and start GROWING GOOD MENTAL HEALTH, without medication!
Dr. Nancy
Thank you for the comment, Nancy -- and again for the one you left on the prior post as well. I did do quite a bit of research on this topic, but you are correct, I did not do a deep dive into UK resources. I'd love to review any you are willing to share.
Also, perhaps you didn't see my response to the other comment you made on my prior post on this topic:
"Thank you, Dr. Nancy. I appreciate your comment. I went and read your post and would love some direct clarification from you on your thoughts: Is your position that antidepressants should not be taken (or should be a later or last resort) and instead we should focus on behavior-driven change? What is the tipping point, in your opinion, for someone who attempts these "social prescriptions" and is still suffering? 🙏🏼"
I am here to learn and share what I am learning, and it appears you have strong feelings about improving mental health without medication. I think we can all (or at least most) agree that it is ideal to improve without these medications, but in some cases they are well advised. I'd love to know your thoughts in response to my follow up inquiry.
Thank you for your care and readership!
I am glad to hear you teasing for more depth on this another day...I think it's a valuable discussion. Thank you Cecily!