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>The problem is that a number of people in that same system don't see any need to get people off these medications Why is this a problem? If long term studies

>The problem is that a number of people in that same system don't see any need to get people off these medications Why is this a problem? If long term studies prove detrimental effects then sure, it's a problem. But taking a pill every day isn't inherently bad for you. If you live in a northern climate you would probably benefit from taking Vitamin D every day your entire life, so what's the fundamental difference of an SSRI?

meowface 9y ago
The issue isn't taking medication daily; it's taking psychotropic, brain- and personality-altering medication for years, especially when it comes with potential for bad side effects which may last after cessation (such as with SSRIs). I take vitamin D daily and I really don't think you can equate it to SSRIs whatsoever. Clearly SSRIs help many people in a significant way, but their mechanism of action is still poorly understood and their effects are powerful enough that they should be prescribed and taken long-term only with careful advising and caution. For some people, maybe taking them until the day they die is the best option, but it probably is also harmful for some people to take them for several years.