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To: steplock
Very few children manifest the somatic signs of depression that characterizes the condition among adults, namely sleep disorder, appetite problems, morbid thinking, sexual disinterest, etc.

Many children though look depressed or sad. Typically this is because they're doing poorly in school, involved in substances, got caught doing something they shouldn't have done or have some sort of family dysfunction. They've got good reason to be sad.

If Prozac can benefit that very small minority of kids who have a true clinical depression, then I hope it helps.

2 posted on 01/04/2003 11:41:26 AM PST by billorites
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To: billorites
If Prozac can benefit that very small minority of kids who have a true clinical depression, then I hope it helps.

that's the problem - any kid that looks depressed will be taking that stuff...

I am sure glad I grew up before Eli Lilly & Co came to town...

7 posted on 01/04/2003 12:06:36 PM PST by krodriguesdc
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