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Would Something Like Zoloft for Depression or Panic Make Me A Weaker or Stronger Person?
by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.
Question: Would something like Zoloft for depression or panic make me a weaker or stronger person?
I don't believe that Zoloft has the power to do either. What the medication may do is correct a physiological imbalance in your body. It won't help you with how you view yourself because of these problems. I think it takes great courage to face depression or panic with or without Zoloft! Perhaps you judge yourself otherwise.
What Zoloft can't give you is a stance that you can take in relationship to depression or panic. As psychiatrist Viktor Frankl points out, while we don't always have a choice about circumstances in our lives, we do have a choice with regards to how we view such circumstances. And therein is where we find true strength.
About the Author:
Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in El Paso, TX. He is the author of three books on psychology and spirituality.
Originally published 01/05/99
Revised 05/14/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
Revised 05/14/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
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