If you have been told to take antidepressants because of something you’re going through, you would probably be more than happy to take it, confident that it would solve things. However, despite what we have been told, antidepressants have repeatedly been shown in several long-term studies to actually worsen mental illnesses. That’s not even the end of it.
Antidepressants are also linked to liver damage, weight gain, bleeding, sexual dysfunction, and even reduced cognitive function – quite a lot of adverse effects to deal with, don’t you think? Another secret is the fact that they are also among the top drugs that are most difficult to taper off from, even more so than opiates and alcohol.
Additionally, antidepressants are also known to cause some violent side effects, like suicide and homicide, among many others. Truth is, half of the top 10 most violence-inducing drugs are antidepressants.
What is more alarming is the fact that in the United States, seven percent of all medical visits to primary care doctors are concluded with an antidepressant prescription. Almost three-quarters of those prescriptions are given without a thorough and specific diagnosis. It is also found that most patients who took antidepressants as prescribed never actually met the medical criteria for a conclusive diagnosis of major depression. Even those that were prescribed antidepressants for reasons like panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, and social phobia do not qualify as truly suffering from the said conditions.
How can that happen?
There are some physical conditions that manifest psychiatric symptoms when they aren’t in themselves “psychiatric”. Many times the symptoms of depression are actually caused by hormonal imbalance, blood sugar problems and thyroid dysfunction. Prescribing an antidepressant medication will be ineffective, as it does not treat the real underlying reason for these symptoms. It may appear like we need to address or cure the brain to fix these problems, when in fact, what you need to do is to look at the ecosystem of your body, including hormonal interactions, immune and autoimmune system disorders, toxicant exposure, blood sugar balance, and intestinal health.
For people who are diagnosed with a mental health problem, you should know that antidepressants are neither the easiest nor the best way to help your condition. Sloan Natural Health Center has been providing multifaceted support for patients with diverse mental health issues. We can create a tailored program that can address your specific needs. You will benefit from homeopathic, herbal, amino acid therapy, and micronutrient support that a good number of our patients respond amazingly well to. The therapy we provide is truly versatile and we assure of its safety for all ages, too.
So, we encourage you to consider the pros and cons before starting on antidepressant pills that may harm you more than help you. Do the best thing you can do for your mental health – call Sloan Natural Health Center and be properly and fully assessed regarding your symptoms and receive a recommendation for appropriate and effective natural treatment.
