Posted by Larry Hoover on August 12, 2003, at 8:51:24
In reply to SSRIs increase cortisol? (was: Sledgehammer ....), posted by MB on August 11, 2003, at 14:46:13
> Is this true about SSRIs increasing cortisol levels? This is scary. I listened to the audio clip recommended by Larry Hoover:
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> http://www.3sistersapothecary.com/ram/anti-1.ram
> and
> http://www.3sistersapothecary.com/ram/anti-2.ramJust to clarify, I didn't recommend them. I haven't had the time to listen to them, yet. My ancient computer couldn't even *do* media files. I just got it to work today. I'll let you know what I think.
> While it is obvious that there are logical errors in this woman's (Tracy Ann Blake's) arguments, and she seems to have vested interests in essential oil sales, I'm still wondering how much truth is in this information.
One opinion seldom counts for much, in my opinion. <irony intended>
> What is everybody's opinion on these speeches? Is she full of "it", or are we in some danger? I think I am in a lot of danger with my depression (when depressed, I'm suicidal), but are the medication risks worth it?Given the conditions you've stated, the drugs are worth the risk. That's when I use drugs.
> The medication doesn't work that well anyway.
If it gets you away from the suicidal ideation.....
>Am I really that much better off with the SSRI, I wonder? Lexapro only works when I smoke on it, so it doesn't seem the Lexapro is helping that much anyway, and the tobacco will kill me eventually. I'm so frustrated.
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> MBThere is so much trial and error required. It *is* very frustrating.
If you think that nicotine is the "deciding factor", you don't need to smoke to get nicotine. Consider trying one of the nicotine replacement products used by people trying to quit.
Lar
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