Depression Myths


Note the word Myths here please :-)

From the Metro Newspaper.
"DEPRESSION. Its a truism that sex improves mood. But if you want bedroom antics to send your state of mind into the stratophere then you need to do two things: ditch the condoms and indulge in a little spanking. of course you should only do the former if youre in a monogamous STI-free relationship.
For women who are, research by Amercian psychologist Gordon Gallup shows that regular exposure to semen will make you less likely to be depressed. if that doesnt work, Russian scientists from the Novosibirsk Institute of Medcine claim that reguarly having your bare buttocks beated improves mood. Apparently it releases endorphins and sex hormones that lead to a feeling of euphoria."

Raiffs comment: I dont believe a word of it. Sex may improve mood but as for the rest of it, id rather stay depressed.


From http://www.webmd.com/content/pages/24/112678.htm
Initial treatment for major depression fails for about 10% to 30% of people.


Depression Diary
[Raiff]