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The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence (Spoilers: depression isn't caused by a 'chemical imbalance' in the brain) (www.nature.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That being said, SSRIs suck ass, their side effects are awful, and I think it’s medical malpractice to make them a first-line treatment tbh

I love reading about their effects on libido including doctors "joking" to women about how they won't need birth control anymore (due to lack of desire for sex) and such side effects can last years after discontinuation very cool definitely not fucked up