Some people take ADs believing there is a quick fix pill for their depression.
They aren’t - they’re simply a tool to help you manage the symptoms while you work to address what is really making you depressed in the first place.
Depression isn’t completely caused by a chemical imbalance in the body and there are lots of reasons why people have a hard time overcoming it.
Well said. I’ve never understood if the chemical imbalance is cause or effect. My guess is that it’s effect, but that’s only a guess. I’m shocked at how long people are taking these meds, and have no other treatment for their depression.
I’m reminded of a line from the television show, Frasier. Dr. Niles Crane on why lawyers made great patients: “They have excellent insurance, and they never get any better.”