Antidepressants Quote by Helen Fisher

“The reason you take antidepressants is to feel calm. And romantic love is not calm -it's elation, it's mood swings, and you're killing all that when you take the drug.” quote by Helen Fisher — Download Open image

“The reason you take antidepressants is to feel calm. And romantic love is not calm -it's elation, it's mood swings, and you're killing all that when you take the drug.”

Helen Fisher

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