Actually, SSRIs increase serotonin quickly, but depression isn't just about a chemical shortage—it's about rewiring brain circuits, which takes weeks. The serotonin boost is just the first step to slowly helping neurons grow new connections.
In our Delhi lab, we see ketamine analogues work in hours by rapidly triggering this growth, not just by tweaking serotonin. So the "obvious" answer feels incomplete.
It reminds me of my own topsy-turvy nights: fixing a customer's complaint in minutes is one thing, but saving for my daughter's college needs slow, steady deposits every month. Real change, whether in the brain or life, often needs patience beyond the first transaction.
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