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Originally Posted by Nicoleresati
...I think that maybe someone telling you this will make you feel better, and you having the mindset that it will, it "will". When in reality you won't? I don't know, that's what my head has come up with and I can't seem to shake it.
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Hi Nicoleresati,
What you say is actually true. When people get better on antidepressants, a big part of it is just the placebo effect.
Many people have the idea that medication and therapy are the two main ways to get better from depression, but, really, there are many things that you can try that have a good chance of working and are great for your health anyway. You have nothing to lose by trying these things and seeing if they work for you. I also think it's really a good idea to check for the many underlying medical problems that can be causing you mental problems. There are many common possibilities for this and they often aren't checked for:
http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html
Also, here are some notes that might help:
http://egg.bu.edu/~youssef/SNAP_CLUB...0164151576.pdf
- vital