[mnsc]

> And my specific advice is only going to work for a tiny fraction of people who happen to be in the right place at the right time and for whom it will click immediately.

It clicked for me. Gave me a new take on the very things I struggle with right now. Why did you write your comment? What did you want to give me, the reader?

[goldenkey]

He isn't giving you a anything except for his own experience with the article. And I agree. Witticisms don't do anything to help these very real neurochemical issues...

[amelius]

> to help these very real neurochemical issues...

Smart people are always quick to blame neurochemistry and easily dismiss problems at a higher level, even though there is so much evidence that chemistry is only part of the equation. Perhaps the increase in mental issues we see over the last decades is due to people thinking "it must be because of molecules", resulting in patients not making fundamental changes to their lives, and doctors continuing to "hack" the brain with drugs.

[joaomacp]

Our scientifically-centered world has its disadvantages. That is one of them.

Relevant song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGpoEPcmOK4

[mnsc]

> these very real neurochemical issues

Are you sayin that eg boredom is a neurochemical issue? Something that could/should be remedied with chemistry instead of theraputical work?

[goldenkey]

Both behavioral therapy and drugs work for neurochemical issues. What I am saying is that no amount of one liners or witty articles are going to help. Hard work or abrasive drugs will. And yes, therapeutics are definitely superior to drugs which often times are not sustainable solutions.