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get the red out

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1. Misdiagnosis

Reply to green for victory (Original post)

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 07:41 AM

Dec 2012

Is it possible that antidepressants are being prescribed when another diagnosis would be more accurate? Depression is an easy out when a more difficult and socially unacceptable diagnosis would be more appropriate. I have been greatly helped by antidepressants and have never experienced any dangerous side effects, probably because I am on appropriate medication for my problem.

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NIH.GOV: Antidepressants and Violence-Problems at the Interface of Medicine & Law [View all] green for victory Dec 2012 OP

Misdiagnosis get the red out Dec 2012 #1

They are also prescribed for other illnesses BainsBane Dec 2012 #2

Sometimes the wrong reaction to a drug _is_ part of a diagnosis. My depression wasn't GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #3

I agree get the red out Dec 2012 #4

Exactly. More awareness is the key. GreenPartyVoter Dec 2012 #5

^^^ green for victory Dec 2012 #6

Breaking News: Eli Lilly to settle US SEC bribery case green for victory Dec 2012 #7