Pills Should be the Last Resort not the Only Resort
There’s a pharmaceutical solution for every problem. But not every problem needs a pharmaceutical solution. What’s wrong with being a little crazy? Pills are a quick fix. Our fast pace society doesn’t value or support the kind of deep work that’s necessary to help people navigate through turbulent waters. It’s more convenient to give a prescription. There are huge multi-national drug companies behind these solutions. Pills should be the last resort but are often the only resort. I can see where it’s difficult for a Doctor to know what the best course of action should be and isn`t it better to be safe than sorry? Mental illness exists and such drugs can be life-saving. Antidepressants are helpful and good for some people. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of. It’s the waiting list for support that people can’t access or afford that’s shameful. It’s the stigma around it that’s shamefu...