Shankar Vedantam Posted March 23, 2006 12:19 PM
Antidepressants fail to cure the symptoms of major depression in half of all patients with the disease even if they receive the best possible care, according to a definitive government study released yesterday.
Significant numbers of patients continue to experience symptoms such as sadness, low energy and hopelessness after intensive treatment, even as about an equal number report an end to such problems -- a result that quickly lent itself to interpretations that the glass was either half empty or half full.
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My response...
Antidepressants fail to cure the symptoms of major depression in half of all patients with the disease even if they receive the best possible care, according to a definitive government study released yesterday.
Significant numbers of patients continue to experience symptoms such as sadness, low energy and hopelessness after intensive treatment, even as about an equal number report an end to such problems -- a result that quickly lent itself to interpretations that the glass was either half empty or half full.
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My response...
I so agree with this post and many others too. Whatever helps you to cope (as
long as it isn't addictive, and then takes over your life). *In my humble
opinion, and through much experience I know anti-depressants don't work as most
people want them to. Anti-depressants should be prescribed as an aide to help
alleviate the symptoms of depression, not cure it. Unfortunately, most people
believe what they hear and see on TV advertisements paid for by very wealthy
pharmaceutical companies that want you to give them more money.I know that alot
of things help me through bouts of chronic major depressive episodes.
Anti-depressants help, but so does the support of friends and family, the
professinal care from a good therapist and psychiatrist, support groups, God,
writing, etc...Good luck to all those who suffer and need to remember that this
too shall pass.
By: soul1383 on March 23, 2006 at
03:07pm
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