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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
I can actually see where Peter is coming from with regards to his statements on medication, antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed medications in the western world, they are a massive business and they are often administered because it is relatively cheap and easy to do so and it forces people not to have to deal with the actual issues in a constructive manner. That isn't to say that antidepressants don't serve a purpose however popping a pill isn't a cure, it is a masking of the symptoms, the use of therapy, talking to people, improving living conditions, making more sustainable and healthy communities (not only in the physical sense but the connectedness and emotional sense)... also exercise is a key aspect to mental health and well being as well as effective sleep.
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All very true. Most doctors will write a prescription because it's easier for them to run patients through. In talking to other depressives many have told me that they went on medication and it's helped, but it hasn't made their problems go away. Which isn't surprising because they also failed to look at the cause of the depression. Going to the root of the problem drastically makes things better, and looking after yorself with sleep and exercise helps keep the worst of things at bay. The meds are then a part of a greater treatment.