Thread: Happy Pills

I do not believe there is any such thing.

For the purposes of stress, I tend to just relax, not take too much too seriously, if it stresses me I walk away and either go back when I've calmed down or let it sort itself, as for keeping healthy I find keeping active helps this, as does a reasonably good diet.

I as a general rule don't like taking drugs, never really have, I don't even like pain killers, so I'd rather just suck it up and deal with it. if there's something seriously wrong I'll go see a doctor, just to find out what it is I guess.

Geek

As a nurse, I am always saddened when people believe they need a pill to solve their problems.

Now I dont' meant to imply that the pills don't work, but they should be perscribed by a physician, not someone without knowlege of pathologies and pharmacology.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I wouldn't be so quick to suggest people should ignore or mistrust the medical community. Afterall if modern medicine disappeared most of us would not survive very long. Certainly there is a place for alternative methods and they have been used for ages but death rates back then were steep even with their use.

+1

If you have an issue see a doctor.
Be an active participant in your own health.

It may be that all you need is a balanced diet and
modest exercise as we all should.... but some issues
do require intervention.

Golly it is almost lunch time... I'm off to get a Super deluxe
tipple cheese burger with extra cheese and some slices of
pizza as a side my joints are a bit tight and the grease
should help them. Now where are my car keys.....

Originally Posted by matt321

Effexor and similar...My wife takes em. The women I worked with at the office take em. My wife's friend takes em. Sometimes I think I should too just to level the playing field!

Golly no.... unless the doctor prescribes them.

The modern mood management drugs are making
the world a much better place for those that need
them. HOWEVER if you do not need them they
may just prove problematic.

The science associated with them is complex, NEW
and CHANGING. I know just enough to know that
I do not know enough. I do know some professionals
that are in the know...... as a result I know that
if you need them they are magic and life changing
in a good way when the issue is correctly diagnosed.

If you think you need them give the doctor a visit...