Posted by Ant-Rock on April 5, 2000, at 18:26:28
In reply to So Many Posts about Medication(s) - How Come?, posted by FP on April 5, 2000, at 9:42:36
FP,
These things you mention are all valid when one is mildly or moderately depressed. The problem is that depression encompasses a wide spectrum, and when someone is "severely" depressed, these other forms of treatment are just not sufficient. For instance, the hopelessness that encumbers one in a severe depression usually makes it hard to even believe in a god. Meditation can be extremely helpful for anxious depressions, but for someone who's to fatigued to leave the house or just feels numb, as with anhedonia as part of the depression, meditation probably won't even make a dent.
Remember, nobody here wants to have to rely on a med to get them out of this suffering, but sometimes its the only option left.
Anthony
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