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miracle treatment aye mate xD

Seems it, im at the same point as you man. At pretty much the same side effects. Im not worried anymore because they arnt really that severe.

Do you not feel that the depression and suicidal tendancies are possibly contoured by the persons personality rather than the treatment? I think theres a certain amount of thinking that goes into suicide and depression and think it can be stopped the person themselves rather than the treatment. I think they had to mention the suicide victims on the health sheet to cover there backs. Who knows if they had a forum/community of friends like this they may have never become depressed.

This site is amazing for talking things through, such a good idea. (y)

Good luck Mate
Nath x

January 6th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

Hi Nath,
Just read ur comments on depression.
Yeah it’s true that people who are depressed, their thinking patterns may be negative, and they could use strategies to change negative thinking, but, if u actually have clinical depression it’s not just because of the way u think - it can be down to physical reasons such as chemical imbalances and genetics, and lots of other factors such as the environment and relationships the person is in.

The reason that Roaccutane can cause depression is because apparently it can make your serotonin levels unbalanced (the hormone/chemical which makes u feel happy) - and if this happens, or u were predisposed to lower serotonin levels anyway, u’ll have no control over feeling depressed.

Yes u can do things to help yourself if u feel depressed, like being in contact with friends and using forums such as this, but at the end of the day, ur emotions and thoughts may be being altered by your body’s biology! So it’s not as simple as that.

So if someone is actually clinically depressed, it’s not because of their personality, it’s actually an illness. And it could be the depression that causes them to think negatively anyway, leading to suicidal thoughts etc.

I’ve never been diagnosed with depression myself, but this is how I understand it to be, due to knowing people who’ve been diagnosed, and having to study it in my degree. And I have found whilst being on Roaccutane, that I don’t think my mental health is in top condition, but on the other hand I can’t say whether it’s the Roaccutane or not.

Hope that makes sense, and u get what I mean! X

January 8th, 2008 at 1:11 pm