Home » Life Problems And Psychological Difficulties » Sir, the main problem with depressive medicines is that they make the body and mind always sleepy, dull and lethargic. To be honest, I don’t actually know as to how and where to progress on the Spiritual path and in Studies. Even the simplest of things, I am finding it difficult to face off. Really don’t know what to do ahead.🌧️🧑⚕️💊🫠
This was true of earlier medicines. But now there are much safer medicines with fewer side effects, if any, especially of drowsiness. There is nothing wrong with taking them and bouncing back on your feet in a few weeks at most and then getting on to the rhythm of life. Frankly, it is much better than lingering in depression for years and wasting time and money as well as energy on futile rituals.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
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