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ECHOES said:
psicsi,

good to see this post. i was just reading recently about a study involving SSRI's and placebos and the symptomatic relief was nearly the same for each. interesting.

now a question. anxiety and depression are more and more being defined as biological, but is that always the cause? and if not, what is the explanation if it is non-biological causes?

I think it is perception, making therapy the best answer, but am curious as to what you know and think.

It seems to me that depression and anxiety are more often secondary symptoms, caused by perception issues that affect all aspects of our lives. That brings to mind personality disorders and makes them seem much more prevalent, whether mild or severe, acute or chronic. I wonder if that will be the new target area of treatment.

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So are you suggesting that 'depression' is not caused by the lack of certain brain chemicals that use of antidepressants corrects?

I am confused as to what you mean in terms of personality disorders.