Posted by emmanuel98 on January 31, 2010, at 18:21:40
In reply to Re: Is Suicide Ever A Viable Option?, posted by linkadge on January 31, 2010, at 15:48:16
I think such a drug exists. It's called an opiate. Unfortunately, it's highly addictive and people build tolerance, requiring dangerously high dosages. It is also fatal in overdose, so would be risky for a suicidal patient. Ectasy makes people feel pretty good too. So do cocaine and speed. The problem with psychoactive drugs has always been finding drugs that work but can't be abused. A lot of people would love a drug that made them feel good and not just people with TRD.
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> Imagine a drug that completely and rapidly relieves depression - in a way where the patient can still experience deep emotion and true joy. A drug that restores deep restful sleep and effective, nonsedating relief of innapropriate anxiety. A drug that restores interest in everday activities without clouding the intellect. A drug that restores proper immune and endocrine function and effectively combats many of the dozens of the depression comorbid health conditions (diabetes, heart disease etc).
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> Such a drug would likely save billions related health costs and money due to lost productivity.
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> Perhaps such a drug or treatment is a fanacy, but it is a goal. The laser eye surgery of psychiatry.
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> I honestly just feel that people still see depression as a ficticious disease.
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