Posted by SteelyDan on January 19, 2008, at 14:43:10
In reply to Re: resetting brain neurotransmittors?, posted by Racer on January 19, 2008, at 11:03:44
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> > Telling patients to stay on the drugs long term is not yet data based (IMHO), and is probably more so that patients don't have to go through withdrawl.
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> For what it's worth, I tend to think it's really about doctors trying to protect their patients from another episode of depression -- they are human, and probably get pretty frustrated at how little is really known about the causes of depression, what is the best way to avoid relapse, etc. I realize many here won't agree with me, but I tend to think of psychiatrists as generally well meaning people, doing the best they can with the tools they've got. I'm sure they're wishing they had better, but sometimes you gotta make do.
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> Just another view on the topic...Just my opinion, i tend to agree with you. I think many Psychiatrists get frustrated because Depression is very hard to treat, and their resources are limited. They basically make an educated guess when dispensing a medication, many times I have actually chosen my own medications, as i'm sure many people here have done the same.
Dan
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