Medication can help manage symptoms of depression from "summary" of Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
Medication is a controversial subject when it comes to mental health. Some people are completely against it, believing that it is a sign of weakness to rely on pills to improve your mood. But the truth is, medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from depression. It's not a magic cure that will make all your problems disappear, but it can help manage the symptoms of depression so that you can start to feel like yourself again. When you are in the depths of depression, it can feel like there is no way out. It's like being trapped in a dark tunnel with no light at the end. But medication can be the flashlight that guides you through the darkness and helps you see that there is a way out. It can lift the heavy weight that is pressing down on your chest, making it easier to breathe again. It can quiet the constant chatter in your mind that tells you that you are worthless and undeserving of happiness. Of course, ...
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