Do you take psychiatric meds?

[countrygirl12]

No, but I probably should. I cry at the drop of a hat.

They say that depression is suppressed anger. Sounds right to me.

Depression is not suppressed anger.  Things can happen in your life that get you down (death, divorce, or anything) and that has nothing to do with anger.

I don't believe all the people who are diagnosed with depression or anxiety have it.  The doctors just like to give out pills.  About 80% of the people in this country are on some type of pill.

[mamatygress]

I am on 1.  I don't think they do as well as they should, either.

[LiverDerchie]

     

[jwkelly]

Pill poppin society is just crazy. Deal with your problems w/o meds.

Sometimes the depression can be caused by a chemical imbalance.   Depression is a serious illness and some folks need some help.   It's a flippant remark to say "deal with your problems w/o meds".    Until you walk in someone's shoes who is experiencing severe depression you have no idea.   Try being kind.

                                                                                         I've been around it all  and wtf hasn't been depressed at 1 time or another ?  My father had a stroke last year and that depressed me,I didn't hit the bottle,pop pills.... either( I spent a whole weekend in bed crying then Monday gtf up,cleaned up and dealt with  it.) Nobody says life is or is supposed to be Cmon be happy 24/7.   And I have more kindness in me than anyone but I'm also a hardcore realist. Deal with your problems sober and logically,if you're depressed find something in the real world to make it better rather than meds. We don't need more druggies whether prescribed or not and doctors love the pill fix  just like lawyers love to sue.

[hitch0403]

No, but I probably should. I cry at the drop of a hat.

They say that depression is suppressed anger. Sounds right to me.

Depression is not suppressed anger.  Things can happen in your life that get you down (death, divorce, or anything) and that has nothing to do with anger.

I don't believe all the people who are diagnosed with depression or anxiety have it.  The doctors just like to give out pills.  About 80% of the people in this country are on some type of pill.

I didnt know there was a cantankerous pill.

[ancmetro]

    Avoid mental health risk factors and try to live a healthy life.
    A good diet, exercise, get informed, meditate...do whatever
    it takes to live "the good life".
    Medications are not going to replace these healthy habits.

[nannycoe1]

yes I do