See Anything Wrong Here? : Big Brotha Pharma spends $32 million on direct-to-consumer antidepressant advertising
It is our primary responsibility to take the responsibility to know how to take care of ourself body-mind-heart-soul, to the best of our ability. I feel this message is of paramount importance considering the fact that there is a very organized, clever, intense effort being put out by “the power elite” to have us behave like good sheep and lemmings. The maneuvering of Big Brotha Pharma is glaring example of this onslaught. We are being brainwashed, convinced, subliminal messaged and demanded to include a pharmacological regime into our daily diet. The mind control box, and all forms of commercial media spew a continuous array of products that we “need”. Beware all of you running in herds or packs.
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Are You Depressed, or Just Human?
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There is a very dangerous, arguably criminal, message of disinformation being put out here:
…all sadness is depression, depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain, this pill will make you happy, your doctor will get it for you — could not be clearer. The fact that the ad appears on television, the ultimate mass medium, also implies that depression is extremely common
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…Finally, recognize that no one feels good all the time. An emotionally healthy person can, and probably should, stare sadly out of a window now and then. Many cultures find the American insistence on constant cheerfulness and pasted-on smiles disturbing and unnatural. Occasional, situational sadness is not pathology — it is part and parcel of the human condition, and may offer an impetus to explore a new, more fulfilling path. Beware of those who attempt to make money by convincing you otherwise.
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Jim N | Oct 2, 2009 | Reply
Greg - I am in total agreement. When did it become OK for drug companies to market directly to consumers (who can’t write prescriptions?)
I have also noticed all the drugs being marketed on TV etc are for chronic conditions - those that will provide a long term revenue stream to Big Pharma.
Thyme Wisper | Oct 2, 2009 | Reply
And it isn’t only about depression! Pills are being pushed for anything and everything. When a change of diet and lifestyle may be all that is needed. And attitude.
We were told to be scared of the sun, so now we are a nation of people deficient in Vitamin D which is a domino effect of health problems. Meanwhile additives, preservatives, food coloring, and high fructose corn syrup is put into everything we consume, leading to cancers and diabetes. Of course these are all added because of the needs of business (shelf life, inventory space, marketing). Here we are, supposedly the richest and most developed nation (albeit declining), and we are obese and ill. We are unhappy about health insurance? Why aren’t we unhappy about our health?
Sorry, I’m getting on a soap box. But I so agree with you! Yes, beware!
Greg Alario | Oct 4, 2009 | Reply
No need to apologize here. Get up on that soapbox and yell it loud and clear because it can’t be yelled enough until the sheep and lemmings wake up.
Why aren’t we unhappy about our health? This is the real problem. We have been mentally neutered to believe we don’t have the capacity to help ourselves. You couldn’t be more correct in stating that medications are taken in place of wholesome food in today’s society.