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I see.

Okay, I don't know a whole lot either myself.

But I did have anxiety and my family doc suggested anti-anxiety pills, which quote "will probably give you more anxiety". I'm like hard pass.

I asked you about whether you have symptoms is because I don't trust the western medicine model and if you feel fine, then don't worry about the "diagnosis" so much.

Look for some alternative way of healing: how's your diet, how's your sleep, do you workout, how about meditation?

iefan 🕊️ 2y ago 💬 2

I spoke with a few of my cousins & friends who are also doctors or have doctor friends and they all advised against taking antidepressant medications, (especially if you're young.)

Instead, they recommended going to a gym, practicing meditation, and taking a vacation.

They explained that becoming dependent on antidepressants can have detrimental effects on one's emotional well-being as they eventually override the natural mechanisms of our feelings.

In simple words, you can't feel happy without taking the meds. That's very frightening.

So personally I will try my best to not take any antidepressant meds but it's not an advice for everyone, every individual is unique. They have to explore what works for them.

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JoySun 2y ago

Yes, exactly that. I'm glad you have good people in your life pointing you into the right directions.

Do you also feel depressed?

Why anti-depressant for ocd or anxiety?

iefan 🕊️ 2y ago

If I refrain from thinking about it and keep myself engaged elsewhere, I don't feel anything.

It seems that the more I ponder on it, the more noticeable it becomes.

However, please don't consider my words as advice. Just yesterday, I wasn't even aware that I had anything like that.

JoySun 2y ago

Nah, I won't. Hope it works out for ya.

MichZ 2y ago

💯agree with this. I’ve never taken any. Interestingly, I just heard earlier today that depression could mean that you’re denying a truth of some sort. When you live in your truth and act from that place, of being true to yourself, you’re in a natural state of joy.

nbyte 2y ago

Dependency and withdrawl are more serious than you can imagine. The drugs are a last resort. Doctors have many incentives that have nothing to do with health. Wish I knew then what I know now.