How many times have we seen this in the recent shootings?
As a diagnosed depressive myself, I thank God for my meds. These medicines do a world of good when used as prescribed, but can result in extremely unpredictable physical and psychological effects when users fail to follow prescribed instructions exactly. Withdrawal from their use can be especially tricky, and must be done carefully and under medical supervision — it can be a rough couple of days. I can vouch for the unpleasantness of cold-turkey withdrawal from SSRIs. (I’ve unexpectedly run out a couple of times and had to do without for short periods as a result.) One should NEVER go off one’s meds except when advised to do so by a licensed and certified physician.
I am grateful that SSRIs and other drug-based mood-disorder therapies are available, but people should always keep in mind that these are not candy, asprin, or magic feel-good pills. They are powerful psychoactive medicines and should be given the respect they deserve.
How many times have we seen this in the recent shootings?
Interestingly, at least one of the chemist researchers who developed Prozac for Eli Lily committed suicide. By going into the Hoosier National Forset, building a ceremonial bonfire in which he burned his company ID card, driver's license and other wallet contents, and then hanged himself.
Perhaps he was the last Eli Lily employee with a conscience.