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Believe it or not, there's strength in taking medications. So you're taking meds - they don't fight all your battles for you. You still have problems that you need to get through, and you still get through them with your own strength. The medications simply give you a bit of help.
I used to think the same way, still do a bit, but my therapist changed my opinion a bit. Say you have someone who has diabetes, or low blood pressure, etc. You wouldn't say "why can't you get through it without meds?" Mental Health problems are as serious as any other disability. You can get through problems, but you can't control the way your brain works.
For example, if you have a chemical imbalance in your brain that causes depression, you can't change the way your brain works on your own. In that case scenario, what choice do you have but to take meds to help you feel better living your life?
So to answer your question, yes, I do believe people are capable of getting through problems on their own. But when it comes to serious mental health problems, turning to medication can sometime be your best option, and I would never ever criticize someone for making that decision.
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