tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post8796490755520427052..comments2024-01-22T04:08:13.742-05:00Comments on Mental Health Blog: Medication: The Cost Effective Therapymeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-33534688800376473592008-03-26T19:03:00.000-04:002008-03-26T19:03:00.000-04:00Well said. The combo of medication and therapy is...Well said. The combo of medication and therapy is definitely a great form of treatment. I don't think that meds alone are always a good solution, but as you said they are often good to help deal with issues during therapy. Great comment, thanks!meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-49890734001723034822008-03-26T07:24:00.000-04:002008-03-26T07:24:00.000-04:00This makes perfect sense. I believe the problem s...This makes perfect sense. I believe the problem starts with the MYTH that equates taking a pill and feeling better. There may be a placebo effect, but the real effects of these medications can be measured over time.<BR/>People who are not "That" depressed, think the pill will make them feel better instantly, and if it is a placebo effect, when it wears off, they are in the same place they were to begin with.<BR/><BR/>People who seriousl need this medication, such as my self, noticed improvement after an extended pierod of time using the medications, and it they ain't "HAPPY PILLS", the relief is the ability to feel better and think better while continuing to work on your issues, or otherwise, know yourself better through therapy with a trained professional, and to learn all you can about human psychology, and what MOTIVATES YOU, rather than focusing on the world, situations, and other people.The Naked Strangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605354697187825564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-53992577868288677172008-03-16T20:27:00.000-04:002008-03-16T20:27:00.000-04:00I suppose meditation could be a great idea especia...I suppose meditation could be a great idea especially for anxiety or stress. Thanks for your comment!meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-49955063036630014982008-03-16T16:21:00.000-04:002008-03-16T16:21:00.000-04:00Meditation first. Medication next!Meditation first. Medication next!Swahilya Shambhavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01652038494496186230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-75866100119227357882008-03-12T20:59:00.000-04:002008-03-12T20:59:00.000-04:00I would definitely advise to consult your doctor t...I would definitely advise to consult your doctor to help wean you off this medication.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-78235343535783467362008-03-11T11:16:00.000-04:002008-03-11T11:16:00.000-04:00I am currently trying to stop wellbutrin, I would ...I am currently trying to stop wellbutrin, I would like to be med free some day. Do you have any specific feedback about wellbutrin withdrawl? I am halfing the pill for 2 weeks, then quartering for a week or so. It's been a week, I feel a bit detached so far...The Naked Strangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16605354697187825564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-89534801954775735342008-03-05T19:09:00.000-05:002008-03-05T19:09:00.000-05:00you nailed it, kerry...pun intended.you nailed it, kerry...pun intended.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-43775222461569019372008-03-05T17:30:00.000-05:002008-03-05T17:30:00.000-05:00Caffeine, nicotine, alchohol...just a few of the d...Caffeine, nicotine, alchohol...just a few of the drugs people take daily to produce a "desired human experience". What troubles me most, is the stigma attached to treating mental illness period. An annoying rash gets prompter medical attention compared to depression. Medications are but one tool among many.<BR/>However, for some medical professionals the old adage applies "when all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail". What's needed is NOT a disincentive to seek help with mental illness, i.e. medication is bad....but a bigger window to let people in. There exists an untold burden of mental illness that is not even remotely close to being realized.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-27601108405648619662008-03-04T21:34:00.000-05:002008-03-04T21:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for your comment, j.Thanks for your comment, j.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-38203432885679518912008-03-03T23:44:00.000-05:002008-03-03T23:44:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree with you more!Keep writing.Thanks...I couldn't agree with you more!<BR/>Keep writing.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!J. Ray Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772588459013602388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-20310582133362581472008-03-02T11:53:00.000-05:002008-03-02T11:53:00.000-05:00I agree that it's not easy to use alternative meas...I agree that it's not easy to use alternative measures and I expressed that, but they're not usually explored. Often, the solution is to quickly medicate and it ends there. The doctors rarely even have time to go through a history with you because of shortages here in Canada. The point I'm making is that there are too many people taking medications that aren't needed. The study demonstrates this. And, anti-depressants are addictive. They may not create the physical withdrawal symptoms that tranquilizers like benzodiazepines can create, however the very fact that people rely on the drug to produce a desired human experience illustrates an addiction.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-31177744466843001992008-03-02T02:51:00.000-05:002008-03-02T02:51:00.000-05:00While there are those who readily opt to be medica...While there are those who readily opt to be medicated rather than attempt the tedious work of therapy, antidepressants are not addictive, and are certainly less problematic or destrutive to families than the many alternatives that people choose to self-medicate. I would not push medications, but I wouldn't avoid them. Research shows that there is a serious rise in suicides when depression goes untreated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-71013907402269375212008-03-01T12:45:00.000-05:002008-03-01T12:45:00.000-05:00That's a perfect way to describe it. It's sad, bu...That's a perfect way to describe it. It's sad, but true. It disgusts me to know that so many people out there are taking all sorts of meds, even children, and have never been given an opportunity to explore other alternatives. I don't think medication is completely harmful, but it's definitely abused.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-13924486241963700362008-03-01T12:32:00.000-05:002008-03-01T12:32:00.000-05:00Great post. Way too many people are taking meds t...Great post. Way too many people are taking meds that they really do not need and too many doctors hand them out like candy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112779679540636664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-26017659142618344762008-02-29T20:56:00.000-05:002008-02-29T20:56:00.000-05:00Yeah, I thought it characterized the mainstream vi...Yeah, I thought it characterized the mainstream view nicely.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06471588163386318005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5820271594370707903.post-80901882826700986182008-02-29T20:34:00.000-05:002008-02-29T20:34:00.000-05:00I like the prozac picture. Kind of black humor tha...I like the prozac picture. Kind of black humor that I appreciate.Ray Gratznerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13229445539361662215noreply@blogger.com