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RE: Psychology Addict # 26 | Depression – Where to Draw the Line?

in #psychology7 years ago

I am the first to advocate exercise as the best counter to depression but the fact is that getting someone with MDD (major depressive disorder) to do anything is near impossible. I speak unfortunately from very painful experience with one of my kids. Anti depressant medication was not my first, second or third choice but it became my only after a time. It's not a cure by any stretch of the imagination and also every person reacts differently to different SSRI's. For example Zoloft was not working, but Prozac seems to be a better fit. Also dosage matters tremendously and it is a trial and error approach until you get the correct daily amount. It is just a kickstart for sure.

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getting someone with MDD (major depressive disorder) to do anything is near impossible.

Incredibly valid point!

This makes sense and thank you for sharing your experience @rungirl