Super Genius
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February 28th, 2008, 05:35 AM
The creation of the Prozac myth
In the 20 years since its launch, 40m people worldwide have taken the so-called wonder drug - but research revealed this week shows that Prozac, and similar antidepressants, are no more effective than a sugar pill. So how was the myth created? Psychoanalyst Darian Leader traces the irrepressible rise of the multibillion dollar depression industry, while others explore the clinical and cultural impact of Prozac, its perceived personal benefits - and sometimes terrible costs
Complete article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...health.health1
Glad alchohol still works.
The creation of the Prozac myth
In the 20 years since its launch, 40m people worldwide have taken the so-called wonder drug - but research revealed this week shows that Prozac, and similar antidepressants, are no more effective than a sugar pill. So how was the myth created? Psychoanalyst Darian Leader traces the irrepressible rise of the multibillion dollar depression industry, while others explore the clinical and cultural impact of Prozac, its perceived personal benefits - and sometimes terrible costs
Complete article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...health.health1
Glad alchohol still works.
A Mad Mulligan
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February 28th, 2008, 08:50 AM
Try da weed mon!
Try da weed mon!
A Mad Mulligan
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February 28th, 2008, 10:18 AM
Here's to your mental health.
Here's to your mental health.
Hawkings former plumber
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Location: RR1 Distopia 666 Discordia Drive Apt 911
Location: RR1 Distopia 666 Discordia Drive Apt 911
February 28th, 2008, 10:37 AM
I'll have a haul off that pipe and a shot of Walters Whiskey brew. Some drugs work and some drugs just earn, and the general public is generally to stupid to differentiate between a buzz no-buzz condition. You can't get better untill you get loose and run arround with your hair down in the fresh air.
I'll have a haul off that pipe and a shot of Walters Whiskey brew. Some drugs work and some drugs just earn, and the general public is generally to stupid to differentiate between a buzz no-buzz condition. You can't get better untill you get loose and run arround with your hair down in the fresh air.
February 28th, 2008, 10:37 AM
Quoting Unforgiven
I think this fellow should be concerned about his physical health more than his mental health Here's to your mental health.
Ponderous Intellect
Posts: 3,773
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
February 28th, 2008, 10:50 AM
Woof!
Quoting gerryh
Yeah ... by script or unconventionally. Sometimes, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
pretty sad when drugs are required to "feel good"...."have fun"....."relax"........
Woof!
Ponderous Intellect
Posts: 3,773
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
February 28th, 2008, 11:32 AM
Ever gone: "Oh God, please don't let me be sick!..." while you're hugging a toilet bowl?
If that word makes you uncomfortable, insert one of your choice. Even Lilly's little sugar pills will do.
Woof!
Ever gone: "Oh God, please don't let me be sick!..." while you're hugging a toilet bowl?
If that word makes you uncomfortable, insert one of your choice. Even Lilly's little sugar pills will do.
Woof!
February 28th, 2008, 12:20 PM
I've ended up suicidal as the result of docs using anti-depressants to try to balance out the brain chemistry that results in my chronic pain. The pills were brutal, and the physical withdrawal (not the same as mental dependence) from them lasted two weeks when I quit taking them. That's no sugar pill people.
But still, despite my bad experiences, I am HIGHLY cautious about branding them as 'bad', 'sad', 'stupid', or any other judgemental word because I know people that they have literally saved, when used properly in conjunction with psychiatric evaluation (not just handed out by a GP who has no clue).
To stigmatize them runs the risk of someone not getting the help they need. I won't have that on my shoulders.
I've ended up suicidal as the result of docs using anti-depressants to try to balance out the brain chemistry that results in my chronic pain. The pills were brutal, and the physical withdrawal (not the same as mental dependence) from them lasted two weeks when I quit taking them. That's no sugar pill people.
But still, despite my bad experiences, I am HIGHLY cautious about branding them as 'bad', 'sad', 'stupid', or any other judgemental word because I know people that they have literally saved, when used properly in conjunction with psychiatric evaluation (not just handed out by a GP who has no clue).
To stigmatize them runs the risk of someone not getting the help they need. I won't have that on my shoulders.
Super Genius
Posts: 1,496
Location: Alberta, Canada
Location: Alberta, Canada
February 28th, 2008, 12:23 PM
Karrie...you did notice where I posted....right? The thread had nothing to do with the OP by then.
Quoting karrie
I've ended up suicidal as the result of docs using anti-depressants to try to balance out the brain chemistry that results in my chronic pain. The pills were brutal, and the physical withdrawal (not the same as mental dependence) from them lasted two weeks when I quit taking them. That's no sugar pill people.
But still, despite my bad experiences, I am HIGHLY cautious about branding them as 'bad', 'sad', 'stupid', or any other judgemental word because I know people that they have literally saved, when used properly in conjunction with psychiatric evaluation (not just handed out by a GP who has no clue).
To stigmatize them runs the risk of someone not getting the help they need. I won't have that on my shoulders.
But still, despite my bad experiences, I am HIGHLY cautious about branding them as 'bad', 'sad', 'stupid', or any other judgemental word because I know people that they have literally saved, when used properly in conjunction with psychiatric evaluation (not just handed out by a GP who has no clue).
To stigmatize them runs the risk of someone not getting the help they need. I won't have that on my shoulders.
Karrie...you did notice where I posted....right? The thread had nothing to do with the OP by then.
A Mad Mulligan
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February 28th, 2008, 12:35 PM
Relax buddy. Do some knives then.
Relax buddy. Do some knives then.
February 28th, 2008, 12:39 PM
lol.
Quoting gerryh
sorry, I was responding more to the OP than to the individual goofing. I should have been more clear so it didn't look like I was out gunning for all you insensitive types.
Karrie...you did notice where I posted....right? The thread had nothing to do with the OP by then.
lol.
