Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions is a very commonly listed side effect of a great deal of antidepressant medications. That’s why you’re supposed to be closely supervised when you start them and report any oddities to your doctor asap.

So it doesn’t increase suicidal tendencies across the board, only in those who are susceptible to that side effect.

[–] Veritas@lemmy.ml -5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

postpartum depression

Yeah that's it, they say the industry is trying to present postpartum depression as something that needs to be treated when it's something very normal.

[–] exohuman@programming.dev 6 points 2 years ago

Just because it’s normal doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be treated. Most illnesses are “normal” until we find a way to treat it. Some mothers have very severe postpartum that prevents them from caring for the baby.

[–] CaptainFlintlockFinn@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’m curious if you could imagine any information that would shift your position on any of your ideas? I’m not trying to be a dick, genuinely wondering.

[–] Veritas@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My ideas change over time, so I guess all information may shift my position.