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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SSRIs were lifesavers for me when I was in the depths of postpartum depression and PTSD from a traumatic childbirth. But after awhile, I don't think they helped much and had a lot of bad side effects.  Once I was able to make lifestyle changes (like getting more sleep and more help with my kid) plus talk therapy, things got a lot better and I don't attribute that to the pills.  I do think they can be crucial in a crisis, but in many situations they don't really solve anything.  And the withdrawal coming off of them was really awful. I considered going on them during the depths of the pandemic lockdown, but realized that they weren't going to make covid go away.  I had also [b]read a study that exercise everyday is as effective as an SSRI at reducing depression and anxiety[/b], so I resolved to get out and walk--six days a week for an hour.  That was a real lifesaver, has no downsides, (and no profits for Big Pharma!).  [/quote]

+1 As annoying as it is when you are feeling depressed/anxious to have someone tell you to go for a walk, regular exercise, sufficient sleep and limiting caffeine/alcohol allows me to manage my mild depression/anxiety without drugs.  Obviously not true for everyone but I think [b]there is a strong bias towards SSRIs because it's a clear and easy step that a Dr can handle themselves[/b][/quote]
It's also very very hard to convince a depressed person to take proactive steps like daily exercise.  For mild or moderate depression I think meds are often seen as a way to try to even things out until other lifestyle changes can take effect.  Doctors know they have side effects.  But those side effects can often be tolerated for a short while until things improve and the person is able to take other steps such as exercise or therapy.[/quote]

Or it’s hard to do all the required steps to exercise when you’re depressed. Much easier to take a pill. And I think there is no shame in that. I have severe anxiety and I exercise to deal with it but if I didn’t have time to do it anymore I’d just take an SSRI. [/quote]
What’s your weekly exercise routine?[/quote]

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