Guest guest Posted July 6, 2001 Report Share Posted July 6, 2001 Hi Alton, Just an "educated opinion" here based on years of knowing many people in the mental health system, including one young lady who successfully killed herself at age 16... , "ALTON A ALTON" <lostnfoundation> > Are you saying that anyone who has repeated suicidal thoughts needs > to immediately go on antidepressants even if they show no other > symptoms. Yes, indeed. But did you not mention other symptoms including "lack of motivation" and "acting out?" > Are you also saying that he, the psychiatrist should not have > suggested some treatment before they put him on mind medicines? Yes. The brain chemistry needs to be re-balanced before any other treatment can be effective in the case of clinical depression. The psychiatrist acted professionally and in the correct manner for the given situation. These new antidepressants are so innocuous and harmless compared to what they used to use say 10-15 years ago... side effects are few, in some cases nonexistent. SSRI antidepressants do not blur or cloud thinking in any way, only put the chemistry of the brain back into balance if it is out of balance. > I know what he needs to lead a productive life. More-so than a professional (psychiatrist)? Well, it's your grandson's life and happiness at stake, but the decision is not 'in my hands'. Namaste, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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