Wesley on Nostr: Did you know? The development of the PHQ-9, a tool for diagnosing depression, was ...
Did you know? The development of the PHQ-9, a tool for diagnosing depression, was funded by Pfizer, the same company that makes many antidepressants. š¤
It was meant to help streamline diagnosis and thus would increase the number of people who are diagnosed with depression.
Pfizer manufactures some of the medications commonly used to treat depression.
Stopping antidepressants is extremely difficult for about 1/4 of people. I have several patients who have been trying for several years to get off the meds but have been unsuccessful due to withdrawal symptoms. Not depression symptoms.
I find that simple, natural approaches are generally more effective and far less risky:
āļø Regular sunlight exposure
šµ Reducing blue light/EMF
š Eating nutrient-dense foods like meat
š¤ Cultivating healthy, supportive relationships
Ask your doctor pointed questions about the above before starting antidepressants. Ask them about weaning off if you're on them already.
It was meant to help streamline diagnosis and thus would increase the number of people who are diagnosed with depression.
Pfizer manufactures some of the medications commonly used to treat depression.
Stopping antidepressants is extremely difficult for about 1/4 of people. I have several patients who have been trying for several years to get off the meds but have been unsuccessful due to withdrawal symptoms. Not depression symptoms.
I find that simple, natural approaches are generally more effective and far less risky:
āļø Regular sunlight exposure
šµ Reducing blue light/EMF
š Eating nutrient-dense foods like meat
š¤ Cultivating healthy, supportive relationships
Ask your doctor pointed questions about the above before starting antidepressants. Ask them about weaning off if you're on them already.