> But trying to say they're all bad because they didn't work on your girlfriend, whom appears to have had some serious issues long before using an SSRIs, is dis

> But trying to say they're all bad because they didn't work on your girlfriend, whom appears to have had some serious issues long before using an SSRIs, is disingenuous. I started the comment with generalities, offered supporting references and links, then mentioned my girlfriend as a case-study. I have other case studies too. > There are millions of people who are helped with SSRIs, and even some who'd long ago have been dead were it not for the use of MAOIs and others that work when absolutely nothing else will. MAOIs are generally safe enough to use temporarily, to get someone out of an intense depressive funk. SSRIs are modern snake oil: they are addictive palliative drugs that do not address fundamental problems. Sometimes they seem to help, but not for the reasons given. Getting excess serotonin under control is much more beneficial than increasing serotonin levels.