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> It’s possible, for example, that some people taking antidepressants might actually be being treated for what will turn out to be an early symptom of dementia.

• asdfman123 7y ago
  Cool, these medicines I'm taking may or may not ruin my brain forever! The science is not quite in yet. Even though they destroy my short-term memory, in the future, who knows! Boy howdy.
  • Nasrudith 7y ago
    Epistimology is a real pain - unless you can see the future you cannot know except in retrospect. Even the "safe" old option may turn out to not be so with increased understanding so caution in all approaches is advised. We treat cancer with known carcinogens for one.
    • asdfman123 7y ago
      The problem is they pass them out like candy and seem to assure you it's totally okay, but we have no idea what it's actually doing to us. I personally find sleep, exercise and sunlight does far more. However I also understand not everyone is like me. Still, it's kind of crazy.
      • okmokmz 7y ago
        I was amazed how many doctors, therapists, family members, friends, etc. immediately jumped to recommending anti-depressants, anti- anxiety medication, anti-psychotics, or some other medication that will likely have long term or even permanent affects on ones brain after prolonged use rather than attempting to address the root of my issues when I decided to begin seeing a therapist regularly.