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Not a Chemical Imbalance: His and Hers
Posted by ozzieblackcat at 7/12/2008 9:41 PM and is filed under ozzieblackcat,depression,Alzheimer's,Anti-Depressants,chemical imbalance,Mental Health,His and Hers 
I didn't get the memo when it was discovered that depression isn't caused by a chemical imbalance. The current theory is that depression is caused by a problem in the brain neuronal network. This is going to be even more difficult for some of us to understand and accept.
I read an article by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. called "Another Brain Fad For Depression?"and I wonder how long this new theory will hold up. Supposedly, according to scientists, anti-depressants have little to do with the amount of serotonin in the brain. The drugs work because they help heal our neurons, which have been shrinking and dying.
I really don't like the sound of this new theory because it sounds just a wee bit like what happens to the brain when you develop Alzheimer's. As some of you know, both of my parents had Alzheimer's. Both of them also had depression. I'm getting more depressed just thinking about this!
I certainly hope John M. Grohol, Psy.D was right when he said, "Neuroscience will one day provide us the “keys to the kingdom” of understanding our brains." I hope it happens soon!
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I read an article by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. called "Another Brain Fad For Depression?"and I wonder how long this new theory will hold up. Supposedly, according to scientists, anti-depressants have little to do with the amount of serotonin in the brain. The drugs work because they help heal our neurons, which have been shrinking and dying.
I really don't like the sound of this new theory because it sounds just a wee bit like what happens to the brain when you develop Alzheimer's. As some of you know, both of my parents had Alzheimer's. Both of them also had depression. I'm getting more depressed just thinking about this!
I certainly hope John M. Grohol, Psy.D was right when he said, "Neuroscience will one day provide us the “keys to the kingdom” of understanding our brains." I hope it happens soon!
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Very well written article and its most interesting I wish I could also get a set of those keys to the kingdom. Thanks for sharing it game me something to think about. I wanted you to know I enjoy stopping by to visit and I read three of your ads in the past week and I hope you will stop by and do the same. I have set out to reach another goal and with your help I will so do stop by and visit my sites soon. Hugs
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