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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Antidepressants may be a good idea, but she has a very legitimate reason to be depressed. Her life has been turned upside down. The functioning of her brain and body are no longer in sync. Speak with her doctor, but also maybe surround her with tiny comforts that don’t require her to do much of anything or to focus. Food treats, a soft blanket or comfy slippers, play music for her that she’s previously enjoyed, do her nails for her if she likes that, bring some nice massage oil and massage her feet, brush her hair (not necessarily to style it but because many people find the sensation soothing), make sure she has some photos of family to look at. If she knits or crochets, see if she’s up for it, but fidget toys might give her something to do that’s not physically taxing, doesn’t require concentration, isn’t intended to accomplish anything, and doesn’t include any measurement of progress.[/quote]

Most people who take antidepressants have a legit reason to be depressed. It's a small subset who have bad wiring. The majority are dealing with things like death of a loved one, divorce, illness, or other tragedy. The antidepressants help them be open to therapy and activities despite what they face.[/quote]

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