Because that’s what my mother claims and I’m not sure if that’s her distorted perspective, since I heard that doctors where I was from were currupt and would get paid money if they prescribe a certain medication, which is likely the reason why there is a huge distrust in medications amongst my family.
My mother keep citing anecdotal evidence, like how one of my relatives got diagsnosed with depression and refused to take medication and “they got over” their depression, and keeps telling me medication is bad.
We came from mainland China, btw.
Is this a thing in the US? Are doctors just as evil/corrupt?
Depression is serious but probably one of the least prone to this. Generics are available for at least a dozen meds. Get diagnosed. Get on something. If you can’t afford that, some states have low or no cost health care options available. Talk therapy is also a good idea, but I know finding a provider can be difficult and expensive.