people on antidepressants?
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I'm on Zoloft and wellabutrin,and I'm fine on it,but if I forget to take it for awhile,I get so sick and fell like I'm going to die.
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You obviously have never had a disorder bad enough to require medication. It's like asking a diabetic to relax some and make their own insulin. I do think anti-depressants are over prescribed but some people absolutely need them. People like myself.
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Zoloft is well known for making people lose their sex drive, tell your doctor and ask to change to another one, the last thing you need on top of depression is misery over your lack of interest in sex.\nThere are many different types of anti depressant, you don't have to stick with this one
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Hi\n\nI am 42 an have suffered from depression since my late teens early 20's, depression can be more than just an environmental issue it can also be a chemical in-balance within your brain, anti depressants work by balancing this problem, your brain releases a chemical called serotonin if it is absorbed by the brain quickly this can cause depression of varying levels antidepressant medicines inhibits it's up take. \n\nThough having said this I believe antidepressant's can be dangerous to teens as it can also increase the depressive state greatly.\n\nYou may also be as said before just going through a hard time. \n\nIf you have suicide on your mind you really need to see a doctor.
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I am not actually on any antidepressants. but since I have realized that you really need an answer I thought you may like to see the following link:\nhttp://www.depression-guide.com/nardil.htm\n\nsorry ...:(
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Prozac is a SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, now that's a mouthful).  Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is thought to be in inadaquate amounts in the brain contributing to depression.  Initially by preventing the existing serotonin from being put away so quickly (re-uptake) it hangs around and affects more action...sort of a bigger bang for the buck.  This is the effect that occurs in the first couple of weeks and actually can cause people to be more impulsive and can improve negative symptoms (being tired, slow, no energy) very quickly - but perhaps still depressed.  There are actual programing changes that happen with time and true effects are usually starting to be felt in 2-3 weeks but you should give it 6 to 8 weeks before deciding it is not effective or consider a dosing change, unless you are having intolerable side effects.\n\nSSRI medications have been around since the late 80's and most primary providers are competent in prescribing and using them.  It is like anything else, though there are exceptions.  It has been my experience that those who went to medical school before the late 80's and work in primary care are sometimes less comfortable than others.  Since depression is such a huge part of day-to-day practice in primary care, most providers are well informed on the subject. \n\nBy the way, it is unethical to provide a sugar tablet to a patient under the guise of treating a condition.  On the other hand many medications do not intend that you have some dramatic feeling from them.  If they are working you don't feel particularly happy, or euphoric, just normal.
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist. \n\nAs a general rule, people on anti-depressant medications should drink little or no alcohol.  This is a dangerous combination for many reasons.
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SSRIs such as Prozac balance out the serontin level in your brain. For a person with (genetic) depression, the chemicals in the brain are inbalanced so as to cause feelings of depression. Antidepressents regulate these chemicals to as to levels that allow a person to cope and function without depression. \n Some people may only have to go on antidepressents for a short time; however, others stay on antidepressents for their whole life so as to regulate the chemicals in their brain to prevent the depression from coming back.\n So, the depression might come back or it might not. Either way, see a therapist during this time. If it comes back, you'll need to get back on meds right away; if it doesn't, you might still need to see a psychotherapist for a little while.
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There is nothing wrong with getting help when you feel overwhelmed or depressed. People think when they reach out to a doctor or to therapy that they are weak. It's quite the opposite. Even the strongest of persons need to take a breather from time to time to decompress and get emotionally healthy. \nThere isn't any evidence that suggests just because you may battle depression now that you will later in life. However, I would deal with this issue now, and not wait any longer or you may have problems with depression later in life.  It can greatly depend on where you are in life, what's going on, has there been a death, are you doing poorly in school. All sorts of things can contribute to depression. \nNow to the other question as to whether or not anti-depressants are addictive or not. Physical addiction to prescription antidepressant medications is not possible.  For one thing, today's SSRI anti-depressants are non-addictive in the sense that users do not experience physical cravings for them, nor can you overdose on them (well not very easily anyway). Thus they cannot be considered addictive in that sense, although they might be considered addictive in more subtle ways. By that I mean, you don't want to come off of them because you are afraid you will sink back into depression. HOWEVER, that being said anti-depressants may precipitate hypomanic or manic states. In these states, patients can have mood lability, irritability, and frank psychotic symptoms. In order to better understand all of this mumbo jumbo, go to your doctor and talk with him about what is safe for you to take, and the risks, pros and cons. He is better qualified to prescribe you something that won't hurt nor harm you. You will be glad you did! Good Luck to you!
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I'm taking antidepressants that are helping to control the symptoms and I'm having counseling with a qualified psychologist to get to the root cause.  Both are working really well, but it is a hard slog.\nGet a good sympathetic doctor and a good psychologist you will be amazed at how they can work.\n\nYou need to know that anti depressants don't make you feel "HAPPY" they just balance out the chemicals that aren't working right and then you can do the work you need to do to fix the problem.  Also they take a while to work.  You need to be aware that not all anti depressants work on all people.  If you're not happy with the first lot go back and talk to your doctor until you get the type and dose right for you.\n\nGood Luck!  You can beat it.
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Some do, some don't. I took all kinds of meds. It wasn't until I learned how to think properly that I started to get better. See my "Antidepressant That Works" webpage for my story: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html
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Medical "professionals" give away antidepressants a lot because putting somebody on drugs is quicker and easier than actually trying to solve their problem.  Depression does often involve chemical imbalances in the brain, and medication helps many people who suffer from depression.  But much depression is caused by life circumstances, and medication can't fix your life.  But if the doctor just hands out a pill, then it becomes a "quick fix" and they don't really have to deal with the problem.
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Yes, particularly in teenagers. This is common knowledge now, and reinforces that the user of those medications should have a support network of friends and relatives that can help monitor behavior on these meds.
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I only take Zoloft and Niravam, but my cousin was recently put on Cymbalta...she has had severe debilitating headaches and cannot go to work...She also says she has the desire to mutilate and kill herself and others.
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I am.  I was finally diagnosed last month after being tested for 14 months.  I am now on Retilin, increasing my dosage each week until I am no longer falling asleep.  Have you seen someone for depression since these two go hand in hand?
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No, antidepressants aren't something to tango with.\n\nWhile you feel that you can just stop taking them, talk to your doctor. You need to let your psychologist prescribe lesser amounts. \n\nLike with any medication given to you, especially long-term medicines, you need to talk to your doctor before quitting. The withdrawal from an antidepressant could be worse than you imagined. \n \nMake an appointment for next week.
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I hope that you discontinued this medication under a doctors supervision. You should never just stop taking an antidepressant without telling your doctor, you can have all sorts of problems; this applies to some other prescriptions medications also. In any case, you should be telling your doctor these symptoms and not asking people on Yahoo Answers. I can tell you that even if you get some good advice you will get a lot of bad advice also, and how will be able to tell which is which?