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Originally Posted by punkmusicfan21
The problem is the symptoms point to the cause. That's why they are called symptoms. And medicating is not the biggest mistake when it comes to mental health problems. I think what you were describing was a need for therapy for emotional problems, which is completely different from having a serious chemical imbalance like depression. -snip for length-
I'll get off my soap box but I'm pretty passionate about this topic.
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Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. What I believe is the biggest problem is not treating the root causes of the symptoms. I'm not saying that drugs should not be prescribed, as I am not a doctor. I personally went though multiple doctors that just said, "here take this for your anxiety". So I'd continue doing the things that (not known to me at the time) brought on the anxiety/ depression. Not until I began working on the root causes of the depression did I actually begin to make any progress.
I understand and agree with your points on the subject. Either way, it's always a good bet to get to a doctor and/ or see some specialists.