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Many articles on internet and other platforms mention that psychiatric medicines kill brain cells. Please someone guide correctly. What if a person takes psychiatric medicines without an actual need for years and years. Also, does rtms destroy brain cells? Many people say that psychiatric meds like ssri, snri, antipsychotics kill brain neurons. Please shed some light on this.
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Hey hi.. Having questions about medicine which works on our brain is a good thing. I appreciate you on that.. but I would caution you on reading articles online. See internet is a nerver ending ocean of information and MISinformation. So whatever you read, make sure you are reading or listening to credible sources. Follow actual professionals with degrees rather than nay sayers. Hope this helps
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No, psychiatric medicine does not kill brain cells. In psychiatric illness, brain does not have neurotransmitters in optimal amount. In some cases, it is more and In other cases, it is less than required. Medication are used to establish that equilibrium again so brain can work properly. rTMS stimulate certain brain area so that area of brain can work better. Sometimes Medication alone are not enough to maintain neurotransmitters level and optimal activity of brain. In those cases, rTMS adds extra help to brain by stimulation brain areas. It is not dangerous to use.
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Psychiatric medications don't kill brain cells, infact some of them are neuroprotective and prevent the brain from damaging processes. Most of the medications work on the neurotransmitter level, which are chemicals in the brain that signal it to do different things. It's always a risk vs benefit analysis with any medication whether psychiatric or not and the ones that cause more harm than good would not be recommended for use.
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Psychiatric medicines will not kill brain cells. They help in balancing neurotransmitters etc.
People who will use Psychiatric medicine without consultation, can be harmful because it is clear they are misusing the medicine.
Rtms will not kill your brain cells rather than it will stimulate certain regions of brain so that those brain regions can function efficiently
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Hi.Anything taken without a reason will always have consequences. Any medication may have side effects.Medications will be prescribed to a patient after careful evaluation of pros and cons. However why would a treatment be FDA approved if it’s causing damage? The context in which such statements were made on internet has to be crosschecked,
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Hey, As a psychiatrist one thing I can assure you is that psychiatric meds are not for killing neurons. Just as normal medications work, psychiatric medications also work, just like other medications have side effects, Psychiatric Medications also have, which can be easily manageable, but that does not mean that they kill neurons.
They work on brain so that you can get better, so a thing which makes the brain works better, how will kill the brain neurons.
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I can understand there are lot of myths around psych medications, and now that you have understood this, I hope you will also clear a lot of myths about the meds and probably people who need it, will be able to take freely without any stigma
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Psychiatric medicine will help people to live better life, it should be taken how psychiatrist suggest it & if You have any doubt about particular medicine plz consult psychiatrist,
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Hi.. Psychiatry medicines doesn't kill brain cells.. Actually they help in improving neurotransmission . Consult online for further doubts regarding the same
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Without a need if you take paracetamol also that will harm you
And if you are taking them without a reason means u are numbing some thing inside you
Find that sadness nd pain point and heal it
Vitamin d ans diet will help too
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Dr. Seujee Goswami
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Psychiatric medicines are often misunderstood, and it is understandable to feel concerned after reading different opinions online.
First, psychiatric medicines such as SSRIs, SNRIs, mood stabilisers, and antipsychotics do not “kill brain cells.” These medicines work by helping regulate brain circuits involved in mood, sleep, anxiety, and thinking. In fact, untreated severe depression, anxiety, or psychosis can themselves affect brain functioning over time, which is why appropriate treatment becomes important.
Similarly, rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) does not damage brain cells. It is a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment that gently stimulates specific brain regions involved in mood regulation and has been used safely for many years.
A related concern people often have is whether psychiatric medicines are taken “without actual need.” In clinical practice, the decision to start medication is usually based on:
• how severe the symptoms are,
• how long they have been present,
• how much they affect daily functioning,
• whether symptoms keep recurring,
• and whether non-medication approaches alone have been sufficient.
Medication is usually recommended only when the expected benefits outweigh risks, and it is typically one part of a broader treatment plan that may include therapy, lifestyle changes, and stress management. Many people take medicines for a limited period and gradually taper them under supervision once they are stable.
If you are unsure about the need for medication, it is completely reasonable to discuss with your psychiatrist:
• what condition is being treated,
• what improvement is expected,
• how long treatment may continue,
• and what alternative options exist.
Good psychiatric care is always collaborative, transparent, and individualized.
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