Is depression a legitamite reason to turn to drugs?

I truly believe that most anti depressants do not work very well prescribed by doctors

and can lead some people to be mentally unstable, or worsen there condition.

Some people only find enjoyment to go on in life searching for there next "fix".

do you believe people with major depression should turn to drugs to keep them from suicidingly kill themselves or

just live in complete misery?

No. Anti-depressants are the most moronic concept since rappers started performing with country stars to invent "hick hop". It just shifts your mindstate temporarily to release more endorphins into your brain to make you feel happier. But this doesn't attack the root of why you're depressed in the first place, and is therefore completely worthless.Fortier

people are too afraid to actually attack the source of the problem. they think that they're fine, its their brain that's messed up.

Well 99% of your feelings you can control.

[QUOTE="halo9424"]

I truly believe that most anti depressants do not work very well prescribed by doctors

and can lead some people to be mentally unstable, or worsen there condition.

Some people only find enjoyment to go on in life searching for there next "fix".

do you believe people with major depression should turn to drugs to keep them from suicidingly kill themselves or

just live in complete misery?

ironman1714

lmao how'd i miss that?

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

people who are depressed want to be depressed. its a state of mind that you can fix.Paper_Knife

No, people just take them for attention, because their losers already.ecamped

Legitamte but not a great choice....Always. Although some with depression have actually turned their life around with LSD.wemhim

And my cousin is in an insane assylum because of LSD, don't promote that crap.

[QUOTE="wemhim"]Legitamte but not a great choice....Always. Although some with depression have actually turned their life around with LSD.RiSkyBiZ-13

And my cousin is in an insane assylum because of LSD, don't promote that crap.

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

Rekunta

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

[QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

MrGeezer

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

Depression is an excuses, kids not being able to live the poster boy rockstar life style that they all would like to live, makes them 'depressed'.-R3Volation

Anti-depressants are frikin' awesome, I use to be so suicidal but now the drugs have fixed the chemical imbalance I had, I use 'effexor' and it works great, hell I'm actually not depressed anymore.

Drugs lead to more depression anyway, that would be so stupid. Get a depressed person some good counseling or just someone to talk to and there you go, boom, depression over with...ok it takes a little while but it ****ing works! Also, the anti-depressent's aren't "happy pills" they are for people who don't produce correct amounts of certain chemicals in the brain, I think mine didn't produce enough seratonin..at least...that's what I remember the doctor saying.

Now my chemicals are all balanced out, and I've had EXCELLENT counseling, no drugs for me. Well, at least non-perscription drugs. Lol.... I'm like a living paradox.

I truly believe that most anti depressants do not work very well prescribed by doctors

and can lead some people to be mentally unstable, or worsen there condition.

Some people only find enjoyment to go on in life searching for there next "fix".

do you believe people with major depression should turn to drugs to keep them from suicidingly kill themselves or

just live in complete misery?

halo9424

Now what do you think? Some people can have biological reasons for their depression and they just can't help it.

I personally believe chronic depression, or the chemical imbalance type of depression, is rare. I think depression is way to overprescribed. I mean, if your life is ****, then of course you're going to be depressed all the time. It has nothing to do with a chemical imbalance. But doctors seem to think they can just fix it with pills. If you're depressed, and there's reason, then try and take care of it. Pills won't do any good.AGSUser12

No. Anti-depressants are the most moronic concept since rappers started performing with country stars to invent "hick hop". It just shifts your mindstate temporarily to release more endorphins into your brain to make you feel happier. But this doesn't attack the root of why you're depressed in the first place, and is therefore completely worthless.Fortier

[QUOTE="MrGeezer"][QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

wemhim

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

[QUOTE="wemhim"][QUOTE="MrGeezer"][QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

AGSUser12

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

[QUOTE="AGSUser12"][QUOTE="wemhim"][QUOTE="MrGeezer"][QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

wemhim

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

[QUOTE="wemhim"][QUOTE="AGSUser12"][QUOTE="wemhim"][QUOTE="MrGeezer"][QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

AGSUser12

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

[QUOTE="AGSUser12"][QUOTE="wemhim"][QUOTE="AGSUser12"][QUOTE="wemhim"][QUOTE="MrGeezer"][QUOTE="Rekunta"]

Is schizophrenia a weakness of mind? Is that person a loser? Pills very much help those with that disorder and allow many people to function and live prosperous lives. Go figure. :o Have any of you actually known a schizophrenic or a bi-polar person? I once had a friend that was bi-polar and he could go from laughing one minute to sobbing the next with no reason whatsoever, and then back again. It was hard to watch.

I do agree that anti-depressants are over-prescribed though, and I also think that relying on pills alone without therapy is not a solution. I believe the reason people think that A.D.s are a joke and for "losers" think so because it reinforces their idea that they are stronger compared to those that have to take them. On the contrary, people that have to deal with serious mental illness on a constant basis are the truly strong ones.

wemhim

Yep. Simply having any kind of mental illness is looked down upon. The unfortunate downside being that a lot of people who SHOULD seek medical and chemical help refuse to do so because it's humiliating.

And honestly, that's ****ed up. Would you insult a cancer patient for getting chemotherapy?

But as soon as someone starts getting treated for depression, that means that they're "crazy" and "weak".

My apologies.
AGSUser12

It seems to me that half the people in this thread think that by 'drugs' you mean crack cocaine.

However I think that anti-depressants are prescribed for a reason, and that is they can have a very real benefit for a depressed person.

I do also think that they can be prescribed unnecessarily, sometimes there are much simpler ways to fix depression, like going out and meeting people or doing some exercise.

Anti-depressants alone wont solve a problem but they can be very helpful to some people who need them.