Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread David Friedman
I was just wondering what the right attitude towards anti-depressants should be in light of the passages from the Writings which say that hardships/suffering are a good thing. By taking anti-depressants when depressed one is obviously making things easier for themself. If one doesn't take

RE: What is the bitter book?

2005-07-02 Thread Sandra Chamberlain
Susan, Thank you! Profound insight reflected in his poetry. Lovingly, Sandra The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto ("e-mail") is sent by the Johnson County Community College ("JCCC") and is intended to be confidential and for the use of only the

are Bahais allowed to sue?

2005-07-02 Thread marylou9
Dear friends, I have a question. Are Bahais allowed to sue in medical malpractice cases. For example am I allowed to sue and say i got sick from too many Xrays it is not me but a friend just gathering facts many prayers Please say some prayers for my son DAvid Kurmmenacker as he flies to

Re: are Bahais allowed to sue?

2005-07-02 Thread Don Calkins
At 7:23 -0600 7/2/05, marylou9 wrote: Dear friends, I have a question. Are Bahais allowed to sue in medical malpractice cases. For example am I allowed to sue and say i got sick from too many Xrays So far as I know. The only restriction I am familiar with is a request that Baha'is should

Re: Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread Don Calkins
At 9:35 + 7/2/05, David Friedman wrote: I was just wondering what the right attitude towards anti-depressants should be in light of the passages from the Writings which say that hardships/suffering are a good thing. By taking anti-depressants when depressed one is obviously making things

Re: are Bahais allowed to sue?

2005-07-02 Thread M Chase
Bahais are entitled to pursue civil litigation for justice and compensation like anyone else. Marleen marylou9 wrote: Are Bahais allowed to sue in medical malpractice cases? The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments thereto (e-mail) is sent by the Johnson County

Re: Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread M Chase
Was this question prompted by the ridiculous rant of Tom Cruise? David Friedman wrote: I was just wondering what the right attitude towards anti-depressants should be in light of the passages from the Writings which say that hardships/suffering are a good thing. There are two ways of

Re: Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread M Chase
Don Calkins wrote: The problem arises when a doctor finds it easier (and more profitaable?) to prescribe a pill for extended periods rather than help the patient deal with the problem that caused the depression. First, physicians can generate higher fees for the time involved with therapy

RE: Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread David Lambert
David Friedman wrote: I was just wondering what the right attitude towards anti-depressants should be in light of the passages from the Writings which say that hardships/suffering are a good thing...In the Writings it says that God never burdens a soul beyond their capacity. Does this mean

Re: Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread Dean Betts
As I understand it, and having tried them, anti-depressants work so slowly they don't qualify to be classed as mood altering. I don't think there is any doubt that mood altering drugs are over-prescribed. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version:

Re: Anti-depressants

2005-07-02 Thread smaneck
Dear David, We need to make a distinction between grief or sadness and clinical depression. The latter is a medical condition which can rarely be remedied without treatment. In those cases we are not only permitted but required to seek the best medical treatment available. I recall a