Anti-depressants

[Coaching]

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Out of curiosity more than criticism, why is the thinking on this forum so unsophisticated when it comes to matters of science?

Presumably the OP was evaluated for symptoms of major depression and prescribed an antidepressant. In his mind the logical next step is to ask for lay-opinions about whether or not that class of medication is helpful? And then the question is seriously entertained? Some of the responses even reminding me of the "home remedy" thread from a few weeks back.

I just find it interesting that in a forum like BBV, where the average age is likely to be 19 and the majority of posters likely have little or no college education, there is a clearly decipherable underlying level of critical thinking and logic permeating through even the most recreational threads whereas in this forum, where the average age rates to be a decade older and the average level of education almost certainly includes at least some college, you are more likely to run across a comment about how grandma cures the hiccoughs than you are to stumble across a sound criticism of some flimsy thinking.

It's just quite striking to juxtapose erudite, professional-level film critiques with campfirey 20-questions exerpts oozing with superstition and inanity.

I imagine my description of this observation will piss everyone off, but I suppose that type of response would only bolster my suspicions.

Irieguy

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*sigh*

Your assumptions are all wrong.

Do you really think I would come to an internet forum looking for opinions on hard science?

I am just looking for some shared experiences. (And these have been very helpful).

I find your tone so condescending, not to mention pretentiously phrased. So wordy, ugh.

Amusing that you came in so hard and got it so wrong.

Has given me something to smile about though [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[drunk.hole]

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I just find it interesting that in a forum like BBV, where the average age is likely to be 19 and the majority of posters likely have little or no college education

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Yeah we be so stopid in BBV. Please be for educating us.COLLEGE MUST MAKE YOU SMART! MY SOUSIN WENT TO THE COLLEGE AND HE MAKES 30K A YEAR NOW!

[katyseagull]

lol, I thought he was complimenting BBV and insulting the Lounge. Was he insulting both?

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lol, I thought he was complimenting BBV and insulting the Lounge. Was he insulting both?

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yeah

[tarheeljks]

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Out of curiosity more than criticism, why is the thinking on this forum so unsophisticated when it comes to matters of science?

Presumably the OP was evaluated for symptoms of major depression and prescribed an antidepressant. In his mind the logical next step is to ask for lay-opinions about whether or not that class of medication is helpful? And then the question is seriously entertained? Some of the responses even reminding me of the "home remedy" thread from a few weeks back.

I just find it interesting that in a forum like BBV, where the average age is likely to be 19 and the majority of posters likely have little or no college education, there is a clearly decipherable underlying level of critical thinking and logic permeating through even the most recreational threads whereas in this forum, where the average age rates to be a decade older and the average level of education almost certainly includes at least some college, you are more likely to run across a comment about how grandma cures the hiccoughs than you are to stumble across a sound criticism of some flimsy thinking.

It's just quite striking to juxtapose erudite, professional-level film critiques with campfirey 20-questions exerpts oozing with superstition and inanity.

I imagine my description of this observation will piss everyone off, but I suppose that type of response would only bolster my suspicions.

Irieguy

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what's wrong w/polling lay people to see how they have handled side effects and other things of that nature?

[KittyKat]

I have been on Lexapro (or Celexa, which is similar) for 2 years. I have a strong history of depression in my family, but despite this, when I became depressed I fought going on medication.

I don't know why I did. I tried other things, I went to therapy every week, focused on getting sunlight (harder than it sounds when you don't want to leave the house ever), exercise, good diet.

After about 3 months of therapy, I started on medication. It took a few weeks to start working, but when it did, it was like having a weight taken off my back. They didn't make me giddy or silly, they just made life ok again.

I haven't had problems with side affects. They have not affected my sex drive at all, you might even say they increased it, but I think getting past the depression was a factor there.

Because of my family history and my current life situation, I have not tried to go off the medication. I think there's a good chance I will take them for the rest of my life, and I'm ok with that.

[daveT]

Wow, VR, that's one powerful post. I hate to admit that I can relate to those thoughts, and the mental breakdown. I hope that those who never have to deal with this illness can begin to better understand it by reading this, and "someone" can be a little more sensitive to why this post exists.

And also VR, please post more.

[CashMoney1995]

i was put on prozac. it made me suicidal.

[Kiera]

Why was Prozac prescribed to you? I don’t mean to sound funny, but I think anti-depressants should only be prescribed if the person is already in a suicidal depression. The fact that it made you suicidal makes my brain hurt. Prescribed for anxiety instead of depression?

The hardest part about living after having survived depression is the constant fear of it coming back. It has been over 10 years since I survived and conquered the state of mind for which I was taking Zoloft. When things seem hard now, I remember how the drug helped me release all the negative thoughts about myself and I can manage to do that without help to get through it. Even still, I have the terrible nagging feeling: continue to pretend everything is OK, otherwise, suffer the free fall nightmare of depression.

[drunk.hole]

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i was put on prozac. it made me suicidal.

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Yeah when I was prescribed it the Dr said that this happened occasionaly. I love my prozac [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]