Recognizing the dangers of anti-depressant drugs
In my opinion, anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medications are being grossly over prescribed (these type of medications are the 5th and 6th highest selling medications in the world). While these type of medications do have a place in the treatment of SOME anxiety conditions, they should NOT be considered as a cure.
As well, it’s my experience that these types of medications can do more harm than good, especially if long-term normal and medication-free health is desired.
To frequently these medications are prescribed as the first and ONLY form of treatment, without the individual being told the short and long-term ramifications of medication therapy. While some medications can provide temporary symptom relief, unless the underlying reasons for anxiety are addressed there is a high incidence of prolonged medication use and future disorder re occurrence…
