A few days ago someone posted on my depression website that they wanted a natural fix for their depression, because they had heard that antidepressants are “terrible things.” Hearing or reading this type of statement always makes me take a deep sigh. And then I start mentally ranting.
Let me say that first of all, I do understand the desire to treat depression naturally. Natural always seems healthier. “Natural” brings to mind images of a meadow of wild flowers kissed by the sun....
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