Posted by metafunj on October 27, 2009, at 10:14:56
In reply to Should SSRIs Be Taken Off The Market?, posted by bulldog2 on October 26, 2009, at 15:16:29
All I can say is that when I was taken to the psychiatrist as a child no one asked how my diet was, if i exercised, if i tried meditation etc. Now I ask why? My life would be so much more better if I had never started on prozac.
I think doctors prescribe medications all to quickly and need to start looking at the general wellness of their patients before prescribing medications for things like depression, adhd, and anxiety.
Doctors should have patients keep food journals and see if they are eating things that could be making them feel worse and adding foods that will make them feel more stable. Removing simple sugars and dyes and adding protein can do a lot to stabalize mood. Also some supplements like magnesium and fishoil are helpful with mild anxiety and depression.
Doctors should be able to prescribe exercise and meditation treatments. You could get a receipt from the instructor, trainer, gym after the activity to prove that you've been active.
Just doing and completing some of these tasks like cooking a wholesome meal or exercising can do a lot for someone with mild depression and anxiety.
I think ADs are helpful for some but should be reserved for situations that don't respond to improvements in general health and lifestyle or when a person is so debilitated they can't even take these steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
I do believe the drugs have the ability to damage and restraint in prescribing them is needed. My dopaminergic transmission has been permanently down regulated by Prozac for 6 years after ending treatment.
My views on medications aren't based on the idea that no one should take a pill that makes them feel better. I totally understand that and some people need it. Rather my views are based on my own personal negative experiences and permanent changes due to medication.
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