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Originally Posted by Bjørnen
I was downright offended some years back when my general physician suggested I try antidepressants for the first time, without any suggestion of therapy whatsoever. Her reason? "You sound like you might have OCD. Try this, and see if it helps." I wasn't offended at the suggestion that I have OCD, but at the fact that a general physician (in my country) can just prescribe SSRIs with the snap of a finger. No consultations. No followup with a therapist. Just take this drug. If it doesn't work, take another one. 
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An "easy fix"? For the doctor?

(and cheaper than therapy of course

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No consultations or follow up - not even one therapist appointment

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