@Sumo_Jason I am absolutely gutted. I've followed you for years: you helped me become a true sumo fan. My son grew up knowing the greats of sumo through your kind & caring introduction. I have so much gratitude for the gift you have given us all. Thank you & I'm so sorry for this loss.
@FQMule I think there's a lot to be said here about anxiety and the link between it and depression. But yeah, symptom or limiting social construct to try to explain larger issues makes sense to me too.
By which I mean that if there is no link between serotonin and depression, and you were able to improve your own outcomes by taking it, then you providing your own placebo/magical healing. And you are intensely powerful.
As the article itself states, this does not mean you should immediately stop taking meds &c. It also does not mean there's something wrong with you if you were able to gain benefits from the medication: though it implies to me (poet) that your own strength is shining there.