Health Update: Do Antidepressants Burn Out Serotonin Receptors?
Antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are not solving the problem of depression, mainly because depression is not caused by low serotonin levels in the brain. In this health update Dr. McCollum breaks down exactly what it is that these SSRI drugs do to the brain.
Finding the upstream causes of depression requires taking a bigger picture approach, placing the depression in the context of one’s current life situation and feeling of purpose.
* DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to be used as personal medical advice. Always do your own research and talk to a good doctor before making any changes to your current medication to find out what is best for you.
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