It is personal choice. If someone sees taking medication as a 'weakness', then don't moan about symptoms? World wide Chemists spend hours in Labs. working on medications which may help various conditions, so the choice in the First World is there. Sometimes medication can ease/cure symptoms. Unless we try we won't know what suits or what actually helps. I tried not to take ADs but had to 'give in ' eventually, now Himself and I have a Life together
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Those in 3rd or War Torn countries have less choices. Even for pain relief, Hospitals are crying out for medication in Syria to aid pain relief in theatres. Some Religions don't agree with medication but for those of us with the option, it can be worth while trying.
Also, because sometimes it can takes months to find something that eases symptoms and suits, it is better to try B4 one becomes despondent
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