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Originally Posted by Merlin
I have always hated the diabetes comparison, but I understand why it is used. It demonstrates that there are necessary behavioural modifications and, at times, medication may be necessary as well.
I know that the "chemical imbalance" theory is not shared by all mental health professionals anymore. I know that my psychiatrist does not believe that depression and bipolar are that simple. I think, baring severe, life-threatening, symptoms or psychosis, it is preferable to try behavioural modifications first, as well as cognitive strategies. I do think that it can be necessary to use meds, but not immediately.
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well, but the awareness campaigns still seem to be pushing it, without realizing they are in fact doing more harm than good. Some of these people are League of Nation of mental health.
And of course you have those advertisments on TV with cute computer animations of neurons....
It is much more complex and much deeper and I think we should acknowledge it. No easy solutions when it comes to life.
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