Posted by Bob on September 20, 2009, at 0:06:43
In reply to Re: Going back to old-school - lithium. » Bob, posted by SLS on September 19, 2009, at 6:02:42
> It is demoralizing to contemplate, but it seems that the brain becomes less and less responsive to antidepressants as the number of exposures increases.
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>I absolutely agree with you on that assessment Scott. The brain (at varying rates in different people) sometimes 'adapts' to the treatment being given and the initial response lessens over time. Additionally, that initial response seems to lessen if it is tried again. It truly is demoralizing.
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