Posted by Tomatheus on January 24, 2015, at 10:47:31
In reply to Lou's response-krozwroedz » Tomatheus, posted by Lou Pilder on January 24, 2015, at 9:41:16
Lou,
See below for my responses to your questions.
> Friends,
> In is written here,[...it might be the case that you'd benefit from a (drug) tat you've yet to try...].
> What if it isn't?I mentioned in my post that the extent to which individuals with depressive disorders benefit from medications can vary, with some individuals deriving little to no benefit from medications. I also mentioned in my post other treatment modalities that could be of benefit in alleviating depression. Specifically, I mentioned psychotherapy, peer support, and healthy lifestyle choices, but there are, of course, other interventions that might also be of use in the management of depression. I think that it should go without saying that if one doesn't benefit from medications that some of the other interventions that I've mentioned might be helpful.
> And what kind of benefit as to how much of a benefit could be?
I don't understand what you're asking here, Lou.
> And what if one dies from the drug before the benefit from the drug, if there is one? And what if one gets a life-ruining condition from the drug before tis benefit arrives? And what if addiction is a result of taking the drug?
Well, of course, there are risks involved with taking medications for depression and other mental illnesses. Patients should ask the medical professionals who prescribe their medications to discuss such risks so they can be informed of all known risks associated with the medications that they're taking. The decision to take a medication for any health condition shouldn't be made without considering both risks and benefits. You, Lou, made a point to identify some of the possible risks of taking psychiatric medications, and those risks should be known. But what should also be known are the consequences of leaving depression untreated. The facts that depression is a leading cause of disability and that it obviously greatly increases one's risk of committing suicide should not be ignored. You speak of life-ruining conditions, Lou, but those of us here who suffer from depressive disorders know that depression itself can have a devastating impact on not only the lives of depressed individuals but also the lives of those around them. It is for this reason (and possibly other reasons, as well) why many of us here are willing to accept the risks associated with taking psychiatric medications.
Tomatheus
Has long-standing difficulties with energy and concentration, as well as perceptual and cognitive problems
Taking Abilify & supplements including vitamins B3 & D3
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