Medication is only one tool, and often needs to be used in combination with other tools, but people are always looking for the quick fix. Dealing with some of this shit can take hard work over time. Here is a small look at my experiences dealing with depression, PTSD and medication:
As I said, it works for me, but may not work for you. The study of the brain and how it works physically, electrically, chemically, consciously and emotionally, and all the complex interactions within that is in its infancy in a lot of ways. So yes, if you think there is a lot of stumbling around trying to figure out what works and what doesn't, you're right. Isn't that how most science starts?
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As I said, it works for me, but may not work for you. The study of the brain and how it works physically, electrically, chemically, consciously and emotionally, and all the complex interactions within that is in its infancy in a lot of ways. So yes, if you think there is a lot of stumbling around trying to figure out what works and what doesn't, you're right. Isn't that how most science starts?