Posted by Silly Brain on September 22, 2002, at 18:02:21
In reply to Re: Bipolar and genetics, posted by CarpeDiem on September 22, 2002, at 10:54:56
Wow, that's a big question. I'm not at all sure I'm qualified to answer it, but I'll give you my personal opinion.
I don't think that antidepressants are a quick fix or supress core issues. In fact, I think in complicated cases where enivronmental pressures are not being dealt with, they will be totally worthless. I think a stressful, abusive environment can mess up your brain chemistry, and medication can help, but unless you get out of the situation that is stressing your brain, what good are you really doing? But feeling better does often help people change for the best.
I'm not big on spirituality. Sure, pain motivates you to change - but the whole point there is to move out of the pain. Not sit in it.
That's my opinion and my experience. Go with your own.
Silly
> Hi Silly Brain,
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> Do you think anti-depressant's are a quick fix and suppress the core issues one is working on during recovery. I am considering Zoloft again(have been on before)but nervous since I am a recovering alcoholic/relationship addict that is working on core issues and seeking spirituality and balance. They say pain is the "touchstone" to spritiual growth. I do not want the "easy way out" or to use a cushion.
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> Thanks so much!
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