Ketamine can be used as a cure for depression, experts say(independent.co.uk)
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Ketamine can be used as a cure for depression, experts say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/depression-symptoms-ketamine-mental-health-b2829330.html
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There is no "Cure" for mental ill health.
Drugs do not "cure" mental illnesses. There is no chemical imbalance.
The drugs are either; chemical coshes or highly advertised and ineffective placebo.
depression is a natural response to sadness and loss. We humans are well prepared to work through sadness and loss, we dont need drugs to do that.
25 years as a psychotherapist, 99% of my clients should not have been prescribed anti-depressants for, bereavement from, family death, relationship breakdown or job loss. They just needed to work throught the loss with compassion, support and love.
Drugs do not "cure" mental illnesses. There is no chemical imbalance.
The drugs are either; chemical coshes or highly advertised and ineffective placebo.
depression is a natural response to sadness and loss. We humans are well prepared to work through sadness and loss, we dont need drugs to do that.
25 years as a psychotherapist, 99% of my clients should not have been prescribed anti-depressants for, bereavement from, family death, relationship breakdown or job loss. They just needed to work throught the loss with compassion, support and love.
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