The article: https://bigthink.com/life/antidepressants-fish/?utm_source=Connatix
I’m glad I do not need antidepressants. I tried that for very short periods in a three-year duration, but drugs did not work. It only made my symptoms much worse until I had to stop them on my own, against the doctor’s orders. They were making me even sicker and the scary part was that I no longer had control over my mental state of mind.
So, no more. I gave it a chance for three years and they, unfortunately, could not help me. Definitely made it worse.
Months ago, I discovered research on the gut-brain connection which is actually what I’ve realised for years, but it was pushed aside as coincidental when I mentioned it previously. It isn’t coincidental. There is much research on it now and working with my pharmacist, he introduced me to a supplement. So far, I have been depression free for 11 months, which is a miracle. Otherwise, when the rainy seasons come in September/October, I will go down. Or, a traumatic or sad social event can also cause it. Or eating oats. There are many triggers. Depression is multi-factorial. Every case is different.
Most importantly, do not EVER tell a depressed person to snap out of it because they cannot. Believe me, nobody wants to be depressed and suicidal. Do not EVER tell a depressed person to “think happy thoughts” because they cannot. The brain is not functioning normally anymore. And do not tell a depressed person to go have coffee with friends or “do more charity” or “be grateful you are alive”. It’s not as simple as that. If it were, would depression be such a serious mental condition that can be fatal? Believe me, a depressed person is NOT grateful to be alive! Because it is being alive that is the mental torture!
Sorry I digressed, but it needs to be said. Never ever say “think happy thoughts” to a depressed person. Please. Or this, “think happy thoughts and you will be happy”. If only it were that easy… If you would really like to help, then please say this: “How can I help?” or “What do you need?”.
You will know when I’m depressed – when the blogposts are reduced to just neutering aid claims and gets utterly boring. But when that happens, I hope you will still stay on and help me wait it out. Don’t abandon AnimalCare, please. I assure you, even in my depths of depression, I have continued to keep it running. And so far, I have managed to get out of every depression each time. So far. I dread the day when it decides to stay and rule over me. The previous one lasted two years. That was bad. In my younger days, I could pretend to be happy, put on a smile and still function without anyone knowing it except my dog, Bobby. But now, at this age, it gets harder and harder. The cats definitely help. Cow Mau will know instantly the moment I fall into the pit. He will offer solace. He always has. Knowing that the cats depend on me stops me from ending it all. But that’s not why I rescue cats. Please do not misunderstand.
Now, back to this article above. Fish and aquatic animals are suffering from the antidepressant wastes that end up in the oceans. It is not surprising at all.
And when marine life is affected, it will go up the food chain. Even our petfood might be “contaminated” with our drugs. It’s the same with Projek Basmi Tikus; the poison will come back to us, literally.
This is how we humans tamper with nature and it will lead to our own destruction.
So much for humans being the most superior lifeform on the planet!
