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July 20, 2009, 4:29 pm
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A friend of mine on Facebook mentioned she is having issues right now and might be looking towards anti depressants for help. Now I know these can help but is a pill the answer? Can someone be truly happy not being medicated?

Of course, it's just what you put value and emphasis on any given time. I have been down and out at times when I didn't really need to be, because I preferred to be by myself and beat up on myself, but moving on happiness is definitely attainable.

I don't think pills should be the first answer looked to. Life can be tough and popping a pill without putting some effort into solving one's problems is just lazy. As someone who has had times of depression to push through, I feel I can say this.

One thing that always helped me was to handle negative sources in my life, whether individuals who were giving me a tough time or just getting too much stress in life from bad news, etc.

Good luck to your friend.

I think depression is a subject that should not be taken lightly. In some people may represent a crushed spirit for a short period but in others it may mean the loss of self-esteem involving feelings of self-destruction. Then decide the best treatment depends on each individual case, for while someone may resort to self-help and motivation others may require psychotherapy and medication.

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