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Phoenix61

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2. I couldn't agree more.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sat Jan 29, 2022, 10:46 PM

Jan 2022

We have pathologized too many normal human experiences. Sometimes medication is the right answer, post-party depression comes to mind, but not forever. Grief, loss, trauma are all painful and working through them is difficult. I think too many therapists are uncomfortable with people in pain and rush to medication before trying anything else.

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PBS 'Medicating Normal': WETA On Now [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2022 OP

Medicating normal happens in many other areas. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #1

I couldn't agree more. Phoenix61 Jan 2022 #2

I'm sure you meant "post partum" depression thucythucy Jan 2022 #3

Damn spell check. nt Phoenix61 Jan 2022 #4

I know, me too. thucythucy Jan 2022 #5

Post party depression was exactly what I was afflicted by littlemissmartypants Jan 2022 #6

+1 nt Phoenix61 Jan 2022 #7