Sasuke [comrade/them] to science • 2 years agoThe serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence (Spoilers: depression isn't caused by a 'chemical imbalance' in the brain)external-linkmessage-square67 fedilinkarrow-up186
arrow-up186external-linkThe serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence (Spoilers: depression isn't caused by a 'chemical imbalance' in the brain)Sasuke [comrade/them] to science • 2 years agomessage-square67 Commentsfedilink
minus-squaresgtlion [any]hexbear12·2 years agoFor sure. I heard a doctor put it well "A headache isn't caused by a paracetamol deficiency, but that doesn't mean it won't help.". If such antidepressants are helpful for you, then by all means go for it. We can treat the symptoms while still fighting to cure the root problem. link
minus-squaregaycomputeruser [she/her]Mhexbear6·2 years agoEspecially when the symptoms so often leave you unable to do anything. I'd rather be able to actually decide to fight the system than not have the choice and have to sit and do nothing. link
For sure. I heard a doctor put it well "A headache isn't caused by a paracetamol deficiency, but that doesn't mean it won't help.".
If such antidepressants are helpful for you, then by all means go for it. We can treat the symptoms while still fighting to cure the root problem.
Especially when the symptoms so often leave you unable to do anything. I'd rather be able to actually decide to fight the system than not have the choice and have to sit and do nothing.