re: Why are so many people on anti depressants?

I'd say the hate I had and the anger and the desire to murder people and myself was a pretty good indicator that there was an imbalance in my brain.

You are new to the board. I don't post very much any more.

You don't know me. People who do know that I used to be somewhat psychotic.

Even for the internet.

I don't know many dudes on them. Thus, when I hear some guy is on them, I don't really think anything of it.

But in college, when 50% of females are medicated, it was hard not to question whether that was necessary.

I think it is for a variety of reasons. Some could probably do without using other treatment or practice, but don't want to go through that. Others truly need them. Still others (especially females) use medication as a life raft, except that they aren't drowning. They're dissatisfied with some things, as we all are, but a diagnosis is how they cope, the medication is just an accessory. Strange as it is, a diagnosis can give you both an identity and an excuse, if you're looking for either. Sure it's destructive and puts people off, but they obviously don't see that.

I think it's because we have progressed past what we evolved to do. Men should hunt, fish, and gather food. Women should run the house like a dictator. For some reason, the PR police tell us we're equal, and that is just wrong.

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Not a fan of this at all, I won't even date a woman who depends on anti depressants to feel normal.

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Good. As someone who has dated someone with depression they deserve someone better than you.

Depression isn't just about "ups and downs." I have my ups and downs. True depression is something entirely different and let me tell you it is frightening to watch someone suffer through it.

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I've never understood how a functioning woman with a career, great paying job, has raised her children to adulthood, husband makes plenty of money and they are finacially set for life can be depressed?

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I get what you're saying, but you're putting a lot of emphasis on the financial aspect. I know people who are flat broke and couldn't be happier. I also know absolutely miserable wealthy people. Money isn't much of a factor when it comes to depression.

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I understand what you are saying.

I've watched an independant, educated woman that has raised her children...go from being a productive person to ending up in multiple rehab facilities - gave up her career - damn near lost her marriage and the relationship with her family because she couldn't handle "life" and used so many prescription medications that she can barely carry on a logical conversation. I can always tell when she's had her meds because she almost instantly gets the glazed/dazed expression on her face and couldn't give a shite whats going on around her. Xanax, Lexapro mixed with Valium and Lord only knows what else is a dangerous cocktail.

None of the meds worked on me until I was combined a newer medicine called viibyrd along with a dosage of lamotrigine (mood stabilizer).

This came from a new doctor (a friend) who discussed all of the other medications in depth with me over dinner. We spoke for hours about my issues and decided on this course.

It wasn't a quick consult like I believe so many people go through.

I understand and agree with the statement about doctors wanting patients off their backs. And a rotation of quick patients. Most GPs won't take the time to really talk to you. Because they can't.

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Does your doctor know how SSRIs will impact your brain in the long run, after you have taken them for years and years?

Many say the time they went off of them was the defining moment of clarity in their lives, like waking up from a vicious nightmare told in the vein of Groundhog's Day.

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I know you werent' repsonding to my post..

But, after the long term use of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety drugs, my family member has now been diagnosed with medication induced Lupus of which she is on a whole new cocktail of meds to deal with the effects of the disease. It's been a vicious fricking cycle for damn near 30 years.

I have read studied that true mental illness doesn't usually set in until late 20s, early 30s.

So all the teens and college kids taking them probably are just lazy and whiners.

I take Lexapro. Good shite.

Most women can't cum when they are on that stuff either. Probably have to use the old vibrator to get them off