Is it me or does it feel like the need to pop pills to feel good is alot lilke taking illegal drugs?

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This is not a shot ,but what is wrong with being depressed. Alot of people seem to have the idea i'm alittle depressed and stress take some pills to solve the problem. Even if your extremely depressed why don't they try to find ways for people to express , examine and deal with their issues instead of poping pills. Their can be beauty in sadness too. It's just an emotion like any other. It's just seems like where almost being taught to fear it instead of trying to explore and come to deal with them. Any thoughts. To me it seems like the same reason to some degree why people smoke dope to any other hard drug to feel good and escape their problem. I'm not trying to be little people's issues I've just notice one person says their depressed . You'll end up getting alot of people saying take a pill to help.

The truth is there is really no proof of a chemical imblance. We are told by the makers of pharm co ( do creates disorders like being on the internet to much etc). And we are taught that too, but how can they prove it? Besides telling you what they think they know. Can they really measure everyone supposive chemicals in the brain? That is also saying happiness, sadness are just chemicals in the brain. Can't plants feel happy and sad? Do they have a complex brain? Really think do we ask enough questions or do we look for someone else to tell us the answers? Even questions ask can be a source of self reflection? So again I ask do taking psych meds and wanting to be happy all the time similiar to taking street drugs and wanting that good feeling?

I will make this clear i'm not belittling anyone' s problems. My question can be taken also as a self reflection to examine your own self. That the point in therapy to examine what your doing and why your doing something is it not? Is taking drugs necessary to deal with your issue , depending on anything for strength can be very dangerous to the person doing the depending.

Answer 1

Amen.

Answer 2

There's an entire profession out there to help people and many times taking a pill is needed if the depression or sadness is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain.
Sure theres beauty in sadness in art or movies maybe, but happiness is a choice we all have to make.
Your question cannot be answered in depth here, there are too many variables or options as to the "why".
Also, everyone is different, tackles life in different ways, has different levels of coping skills and simply some may not have the inner strength to handle life without some form of chemical dependency, whether they be illegal or legal.
Escapism, ever hear of it? Denial? Negativity? All of these factor in to the reason some people take pills. Depression is a very real problem that is treated with pills and therapy. No one can make broad blanket statements regarding Depression nor should anyone judge those who choose to treat something by popping a pill.. If it works or helps them, how can anyone judge them for being pro-active with their mental health?

Answer 3

There is a difference between feeling low and really being depressed. Depression is a chemical disorder in the brain and you need medication to solve the problem. Taking vicoden for feeling a little low instead of pain, that is wrong, because it won't solve the root of your feelings.

Answer 4

So? You obviously have no idea what you are talking about. Why do people use alcohol? Why have sex when you don't want a baby? Why go to the movies? Why celebrate thanks giving or X-mas? You want to throw those into your little story as well?

People want to feel good. One solution is more accepted than the other. I take those pills but they do not make me happy. They allow me to.... go to the movies, celebrate thanksgiving and X-mas.

Hope that makes it clear. Pills don't fix problems, they help you to be able to fix them.

Answer 5

vicoden is used for anxiety in some cases... idk about long term tho.