2007-08-21 19:22:06 · 7 answers · asked by Erika 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Possible, yes, but meds are not a cure-all. I firmly believe that depression/panic/anxiety/ocd/bipolar meds should be a part of a mental health routine. Some mental health issues genuinely need medication but other you can take medication for a period of time until you learn how to handle your stress, panic, or depression. A great program is offered at www.stresscenter.com and after going through the program the person can decide if they feel like coming off of their SSRI. There are some people who do need to take an SSRI long term because their brains literally do not produce enough serotonin, but this is more the exception than the rule. Hope this helps!
2007-08-21 19:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Rae K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I believe in counseling if you find the right counselor so I differ there. I can't afford it though :-( The problem is, antidepressants, in my opinion, personal and professional, are not "instant results". They take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to kick in and even then, the effects you are seeing are minor. You have to wait a good three or four months before you really can tell how you feel on these meds. On a personal note, I've been on antidepressants for most of the past 15 years (off for at the most 2 years consecutively). I've had no side effects from the Zoloft that I can see. I've tried being off Zoloft and I am a much better person medicated. I'll tell you that. Society would not want me unmedicated. I'm not violent or anything, I'm just a real b**ch. There aren't any long-term effects on any of the SSRI's that I've heard (prozac, paxil, zoloft, etc). For me, I'd rather try and deal with myself on Zoloft than try and live without. I'm on here trying to help answer peoples' questions. Who knows? Without zoloft, I may be saying, I don't care about anyone. I'll take that chance.
2016-04-01 10:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it's possible. In fact, there are a bunch of people who need to do just that. Others don't. It depends on the individual's chemistry and life experience. Regardless of cause or length of need, therapy should be part of the equation. It may resolve issues for some, and for others it's more about living with a chronic illness that requires medication and the possiblity of relapse despite the meds.
2007-08-21 19:46:25 · answer #3 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course... We are all different genetically and chemically. There is nothing wrong with taking medication if they needed by an individual. It's turned around the lives of millions of people. It depends on the root cause of the problem. For some, it's a chemical imbalance that has nothing to do with psychology. For others, therapy will address the root cause.
Tom Cruise feels exercise and diet should be sufficient, and that may be true for many people. However, I'd trust the good judgement of his ex-wife's father who is a psychiatrist.
Tom should not judge others based upon his own limited experience.
2007-08-21 19:33:18 · answer #4 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but that would most likely be due to the person's lack of willpower to solve his/her issues or unwillingness to accept certain circumstances. Depression is a long-drawn fight. Most people tend to detach and reattach themselves to medications. Some are simply stronger-minded than others.
2007-08-21 20:28:31 · answer #5 · answered by ktownfarmboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible, but not a good idea if there is a chance that therapy would help.
2007-08-21 19:30:28 · answer #6 · answered by oldsalt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read page 2, and the intro, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris They often lose effect, after a while.
2007-08-21 19:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋