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by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

I don't believe that Zoloft has the power to do either. What the medication may do is correct a physiological imbalance in your body. It won't help you with how you view yourself because of these problems. I think it takes great courage to face depression or panic with or without Zoloft! Perhaps you judge yourself otherwise.

What Zoloft can't give you is a stance that you can take in relationship to depression or panic. As psychiatrist Viktor Frankl points out, while we don't always have a choice about circumstances in our lives, we do have a choice with regards to how we view such circumstances. And therein is where we find true strength.

About the Author:

Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in El Paso, TX. He is the author of three books on psychology and spirituality.