Posted by ace on October 30, 2003, at 16:19:08
In reply to Be *Very* Careful with Med/SSRI Bashing, posted by jay on October 30, 2003, at 7:59:32
> I found this excellent editorial on mentalhealth.com. This piece echoes my feelings, in that it still amazes me that I come across doctors who completely discount all of the excellent advances regarding meds and in particular the SRI's.
In fact, most love SSRIs. Dr. Burns is an anomoly.They may not all work the best for everyone, but all of the half-truths, rumours, and so-called "evidence" based on here-say is far, far more dangerous than the truth.
No one knows 'the truth' We can only make educated guesses (some better than others!)
Considering there are millions who have been on SRI's for many years, leading excellent lives, I feel this more than proves my case.
I havent heard great responses from SSRIs- a few yeah, but most a mediocre.
With regards to the Dr. Burns issue- I also find it very hard to believe he called all psychiatrists liars and used a cuss word in an interview. I have personally contacted Burns on several occassions- he seems very nice and down to earth. However, who knows what he is really like.I can say that I believe CBT, in the face of a biological depression, is a waste of time. i think it could be helpful for mild endogenous depression (that everyone has) but not for the truly ill.
I believe CBT, in the context of true organic disorders, can actually make things worse.
Thanks for posting this- this subject really interests me,
Ace.
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