Doesn't matter what you think as it's the way it is. You have a computer, so research more, and don't get into a topic you know little about just to start arguments. For thousands of years you weren't around, so you have no idea what went on. The fact remains, that the wrong medicines have caused some to follow through with their suicides, and thousands who have not taken their lives being on meds. Sometimes nothing will stop a person who's committed to it. Sometimes all it takes is a trial to help the symptoms they have, until they can weather the storm. Some get so low they think nothing will help them, although they don't realize tomorrow might be a better day. If you read what I wrote and not skim, you'll see what I said about what can be done. The medicines can work, and prevent suicidal thoughts from taking them over, as has been proven thousands of times. Those people would not be here if they weren't put on meds, as severe depression gets to a point, then they decide to go. Mild and moderate depression can be helped with what I posted, as well as seasonal and environmental, which I also mentioned. Of course some doctors are quick to prescribe all medicines, and cause thousands of deaths yearly. there are also doctors who actually do their jobs and monitor a patients progress, after diagnosis of them, including their diets, lifestyle, environment, stress, and family history. My ex girlfriend, mother of my one daughter, has clinical depression, as did her mom and dad. Dad hung himself because there wasn't the help back then there is now. Her mom struggled all of her life until she passed. One day mean the next nice, all the time I knew her. My best friend, a very intelligent, class clown type (Robin Williams), was married, working, hobbies,great wife, good family and many friends, yet he took his life because back in 1987 there also wasn't the help there is now. His diet was good, always busy doing something , exercising, playing hockey, but he would sleep more then necessary, up until noon the next day many times. We didn't understand it back then, until later when my ex showed signs. That's when I decided to study up on depression so I could help my girlfriend. My ex only improved when she was on meds, although the first one didn't work. She eventually stopped, and then went back to her normal self. Mood swings, sleeping a lot, not wanting to do anything, no enjoyment besides the times she was up to normal. She couldn't take care of our daughter because of this, and gave me custody, as she knew I would take care of her. We split, she became a truck driver, and is to this day, doing a job that keeps her busy, which helps with depression. Our daughter struggles with it also. That genetic factor shows the clinical side, which needs constant monitoring, meds, talk therapy, and the others I listed above. Some people never get past that and have it all their lives. Treatment resistant depression. Some will improve over time no matter what methods are used. Some use meds and it works, and some don't and it passes. Having a healthy lifestyle always helps.
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