For those of you who believe in "chemical imbalances" caused by serotonin deficiencies that can be helped by the taking of SSRIs: What do you make of this article?
http://medicine.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020392&ct=1
2007-12-08 23:50:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I skimmed the article and printed it out for future study and reference. I have had a negative opinion of SSRI's and their efficacy in treating depression for a long time. I have taken them for that purpose. I do not think there is any evidence that a chemical alone can cause a reversal of a feeling (qualia) even though it is known that a chem can cause a feeling (alcohol and LSD for example).
It seems a thorough article. I want to comment by citing an author who wrote a book about how little is known about the human brain.
John Horgan; "The Undiscovered Mind, how the human brain defies replication, medication and explanation."; The Free Press, N.Y. NY, 1999
I appreciate your bringing this article to my attention.
Good luck in your research, good mental health, peace and Love!
2007-12-09 08:27:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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