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Originally posted by Oreyeon
I think that the biggest thing one should learn here is that a pill is not going to solve your mental and emotional problems.
It might get you punched, but it's a fantastic exercise nonetheless. Someone says something negative to you, or about you. Smile, walk up to them, and hug them, as tight as they'll let you, and then simply walk away.
Originally posted by Exuberant1
Originally posted by Oreyeon
I think that the biggest thing one should learn here is that a pill is not going to solve your mental and emotional problems.
It seemed to be working just fine up until she was forced off her treatment by circumstances beyond her control....
*You are not a doctor. You know nothing about the OP's medical history.
You should not be giving medical advice - especially given your particular basis for comparison.
The worst part is - Your advice is dangerous:
It might get you punched, but it's a fantastic exercise nonetheless. Someone says something negative to you, or about you. Smile, walk up to them, and hug them, as tight as they'll let you, and then simply walk away.
Dangerous.
[edit on 5-6-2009 by Exuberant1]
Originally posted by Oreyeon
No, I'm not a doctor, and I wasn't giving medical advice. I was giving a common sense fact. A pill is not going to fix depression.