[APhoenixRises]

Granted everyone's case is different, but my doctor went forward with medications only as part of a comprehensive plan to deal with my mental health which included seeing a therapist and committing to an exercise program (it sounded silly to be before, but exercise can be for some people can be nature's antidepressant). I'm on a 6 week to 3-month schedule of follow-up visits with my doctor to keep track of where I'm at mentally. Yes, there are absolutely doctors out there that will toss pills to people and send them on their way, but I don't think it's the majority. I also vet doctors the same way I would a mechanic or anyone else who is going to be doing important work for me. It can be hard, but there are doctors who care about doing the right thing out there.