What kind of antidepressents can be used without prescription?
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I really felt like I should respond to you.  If you have\nbeen feeling down for over a year, why are you waiting so\nlong for meds?  Yes, I understand there can be lots of reasons. But, you may have some unresolved issues that you\n1. either are not aware of, or 2. you are stuffing inside.\n\nListen, I too am shy.  I became depressed after losing a\nhusband and a job.  Boom!  I sat on the edge of my bed with\na loaded gun, & was going to end it. But my belief in Jesus\ntold me I really can't do that, so I entered the hospital &\nwas put on meds.  I really needed to talk to someone.  I\nhad to go on meds.  I couldn't handle the crap I was getting\nfrom others.  I went to a local Mental Health facility.  They are probably the best for you, because most of them work on a "sliding fee scale" they have Psychiatrists and also Counselors.  You cannot go on antidepressants without\na Doctor.  Are you sleeping? Waking up too early?  Or are\nyou sleeping too much?  and too late in the day?  I also\nfound it difficult to relay my feelings. Know what I did?\nI kept a journal.  And also, I write poetry.  That really\nhelps you relate what you want to say.  If you don't have\nthe gift of rhyme like I do, then just write down what you\nare feeling in a journal.  I went through 3 Counselors before I found the woman I now see every week.  She is a\nGodsend!!! :)  Listen I was so shy I couldn't even go into\nmy church without someone with me, so I know where you are.\nBut, if you find a good counselor, & believe me if you are\nshy, it is gonna take some time before you are comfortable\nenough to relay your feelings.  But do you see that that\nis because you may be dealing with self-esteem issues.  You\nare worth it!  I believe in you!  Jesus loves you!  You just\nneed a little time in a setting with a counselor, and donot\nlet them put you into a "group" setting - put your foot down\nif your shy, insist on a one on one setting. That will help\nyou.  They are bound by law not to judge you or to reveal\nwhat you say to anyone.  Please! Tell me you will at least\ntry!  You'll find it worth it.  And don't think what you\nwill say is the 1st time they have heard it - nope!  They\nhave heard it all my friend, so its no surprise!  And if you\nfeel like raising your voice, do it!  Get it out!  just \ndon't scream like a goofball!  do it within reason.  You\ncan make yourself known - believe me.  Do you drive??  If\nyou often feel like you can't take this crap anymore - know\nwhat I do?  I get in the car and I scream until I feel a\nrelief!  (on the freeway of course!) I know no one will be\naround so what the heck??  You gotta get the focus off of\n"you"  I'm not saying that's bad, cause it isn't.  Do you\nhave a hobby?  I take pictures. I go to the park and I have\na nice time. I also am making a scrapbook, so I display my\npictures.  Creative Memories.com - go there they are great!\nIf you need some advice, they can hook you up with a great\nconsultant who can invite you to a "crop" where you work on\nyour scrapbook & you have fun!  I do it the 1st Fri. of the\nmonth.  I am doing one on my life right now!  :)\n\nBut, if you still find it difficult, I am told that there\nis a herb called St. John's Wart that is supposed to help in\ndepression.  I don't know.  You can't take a antidepressant\nand this at the same time.  It isn't safe.  This one is the\nmost widely used herb in this area.  I am not aware of any\nothers.  Go to Mayo Clinic.com - they have searches on this\ntype of thing.  Good luck!
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There's really no answer to this question since different medications perform differently for different people.  You need to speak with your personal doctor to figure out which antidepressant is appropriate in your situation.  Then you might need to switch to a different medication if the prescribed antidepressant is not working or has too many unwanted side effects.\n\nI would recommend seeing a psychiatrist to get the prescription rather than a family doctor.  The psychiatrist knows the different medications and how they perform in different people.  A family doctor isn't very experienced in the usage of these types of medications.
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See a psychiatrist to get medicaton like Prozac.
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Advil would be fine to take, over the counter pain meds will not affect the effexor
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Homeopathy :-\nI think I answered another question of yours before about depression and suicidal thoughts your conditions call for the homeopathic remedy AURUM MET 30C thrice a day half hour before or after meals and you will be fine in a few days.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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I know for a fact that alcohol should not be used when taking antidepressants or pain pills--and I doubt if it should be used with heart or blood pressure meds either.  I think there's a site called http://www.webmd.com where you could check.
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While therapy and antidepressant medication are the most effective treatments for depression, home treatment is also important. There are many steps you can take to help yourself during a depressive episode and to prevent future episodes:\n\nSet realistic goals for yourself, and take on a reasonable amount of responsibility. \nBreak large tasks into small ones, and set priorities. Do what you can when you are able. \nPostpone major life decisions (such as changing jobs, moving, or getting married or divorced) when you are depressed. \nTry to share your feelings with someone. It is usually better than being alone and secretive. \nLet your family and friends help you. \nEven if you don't feel motivated, try to participate in religious, social, or other activities. \nGet regular exercise. \nEat a balanced diet. If you lack an appetite, eat small snacks rather than large meals. \nAvoid drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs or medications that have not been prescribed to you. They may interfere with your medications or worsen your depression. \nGet adequate sleep. If you have problems sleeping: \nGo to bed at the same time every night and, more importantly, get up at the same time every morning. \nKeep your bedroom dark and free of noise. \nDon't exercise after 5:00 p.m. \nAvoid caffeinated beverages after 5:00 p.m. \nAvoid the use of nonprescription sleeping pills or alcohol, because they can make your sleep restless and may interact with your depression medications. \nBe patient and kind to yourself. Remember that depression is not your fault and is not something you can overcome with willpower alone. Treatment is necessary for depression, just like for any other illness. \nTry to maintain a positive attitude—remember that feeling better takes time, and your mood will improve little by little. \n\nOther Treatment\nProfessional counseling is an important part of treatment for depression. Complementary therapies such as massage therapy and yoga may also help you recover more quickly and improve your quality of life. For information about relaxation techniques you can do at home, see relaxation exercises. \n\nFamily therapy may help you and those who care about you deal with depression. \n\nElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used for those who cannot take antidepressant medications, who have not responded to other treatments, or whose depression is severe and includes symptoms of psychosis, suicidal behavior, or an inability to eat. 10 \n\nOther Treatment Choices\nCounseling is an important part of the treatment for depression. The types of counseling most often used for effective treatment of depression include:\n\nCognitive-behavioral therapy, a type of counseling that teaches a person how to become healthier by modifying certain thought and behavior patterns. This type of therapy can be provided individually or in a group setting. \nInterpersonal therapy, which focuses on social and personal relationships and related problems. \nProblem-solving therapy, which focuses on the problems you are currently facing and on helping you find solutions to those problems. \nFamily therapy, a type of counseling involving the entire family. \nElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be used to treat severe depression or depression that has not responded well to medications and counseling. ECT also may be a treatment choice for someone who cannot tolerate the side effects of antidepressant medications. Modern ECT treatments consist of mild electric brain stimulation while you are unconscious (under general anesthetic) and are an effective treatment for depression. Side effects of ECT include memory loss and confusion. \n\nComplementary therapies \n\nThe herb St. John's wort has been shown to work for mild to moderate depression, but it can interact with other medications. \nFish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids is currently being studied for possible antidepressant effects. \nSAM-e ( S-adenosylmethionine), a substance that occur
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Why don't you want to see a psychiatrist?  There are medications that can help your problem.
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I think it's only certain doctors that do this; my family doctor will give out pretty much any prescription like candy so long as he knows the medical history of the person.\n\nI think that too many people take anti-depressants without undergoing any sort of therapy (which is usually needed to actually recover from depression).
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Zoloft or prozac would be two good medications. But i would talk to a doctor and let them decide. It depends on how postpartum is affecting a person.
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I live with long term depression and can not take the anti-depressants doctors prescribe, yes, I have tried the new ones with the same results, they make me more depressed, not less!\n\nOver many years I have developed a lifestyle that alleviates the depression in a natural way. Here is what I do, I hope it is of help to you and others as well.\n\nCounselling: I find having a person I can rely on to talk to is very helpful when the depression is bad, many counsellors now agree that depression in many cases should be treated in a more natural way.\n\nFood: Eat lots of raw fruit and vegetables and if you have to cook them only just cook them! Natural foods are bright in colour and so are pleasing to the eye to eat. Also ensure you eat fish once a week every week.\n\nDrink: Limit coffee, alcohol, soft drinks and tea, instead try lots of water, fruit based cordials, herbal teas and fruit juice\n\nExercise: Walk outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air for 20 minutes a day. During the walk really look at your surroundings and take note of the big strong trees, cool soft grass, blue sky, and if you are lucky enough to live near water notice the water and how it responds to its environment. We tend to breathe more shallowly when we are depressed so some exercise helps us breathe deeper and increases the oxygen intake making us feel better all over. You dont need to run a marathon, just exercise regularly and only do what is possible.\n\nVitamins: Take multi vitamins one day and Multi B the next. You dont need to overload your system with vitamins otherwise you simply end up with expensive urine! If the Multi B and the multivitamin both have Vit C in them then that is even better.\n\nSunshine is the best and easiest way for human beings to absorb Vit D. So being outside in the sunshine is a good thing. Being sunburnt is not, so take care to wear a shirt, hat and sunscreen. And sunshine just makes you feel good! It actually releases some chemical in the human brain that makes you feel good.\n\nIf you eat lots of white flour based foods, fried foods, and processed foods you will find that this tends to make your digestion system sluggish and seems to add to depression so avoid them.\n\nNew Things: Learning a new thing alleviates depression because it gives us a sense of satisfaction and achievement and you cant feel satisfied and depressed at once! Take on new challenges whether it is getting around to learning a musical instrument, painting, riding a bicycle, or learning Tai chi you will find that a sense of accomplishment feels very good.\n\nGrow something: Carig for something else turns your attention to positive things like what you can do right and what is possible. If you think that you are the worlds worst gardener try this: Ask someone for cuttings of geraniums stick the cuttings in some dirt and water daily for a week. Geraniums are the most amazing flowers to grow because they grow from cuttings so there is no cost involved and if you plant half a dozen cuttings you will get two or three plants from that. Their bright colours and often scented leaves are a delight. An old fashioned plant but a cheerful one. Daisies also grow from cuttings and are bright cheerful plants. Both daisies and geraniums grow really well in pots and so do many vegetables! There are lessons we can only learn by osmosis, we have to absorb the lesson and growing something gives us some of those lessons.\n\nGet Involved in Your Community: Join an interest group, a local health centre committee, or a church or other organisation. Being with others with a common goal can be very upliftng. Being with, caring about and learning about other people leaves no room for you to be wound up in your depression.\n\nMusic: Get a good collection of music of all kinds, try some classical, some heavy rock, some lilting little melodies, african drumming music, aboiriginal music, the more variety the better. listen to all kinds of music.\n\nGet a pet: You dont have to buy a d
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Get on anti-depressants, that will do the trick.
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Just a guess: psychotropic, Mood Altering, and anti-depressants?
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Depression is a horrible thing to have. Medication isn't always enough, Make sure you have someone to talk to. A therapist helps. I have clinical depression. currently I'm on lexapro,Wellbutrin,Lamictal, and amatriptaline. Zoloft, and Prozac are other options. It can take a while to find out which drug and dose is right for you
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I was told by my therapist: Antidepressants are temporary solutions. Depression is usually caused by your lifestyle. Perhaps you don't get enough sun? Or maybe you smoke too much pot. Either way, antidepressants are supposed to help you feel better while you're working on the changes in your life that need to be done. Talk to your doctor about lowering the dosage, and make the necessary changes in your life so that you feel good. The pills aren't the solution, they're only there to help you on the right path.
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Zoloft.  Dr. prescribed though.
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No, you can't get antidepressants w/o a prescription. . . that's because different people have different reasons for depression; it might not even be depression, it could be a medical problem; depression is often caused by offbalance brain chemistry, and a psychiatrist is the person who knows what to try first, what might work faster and best for your gender, age, circumstances. . . plus of course the right doseage and all.  Also exercise, a good routine, getting up and going to bed at the same time. . . all these help with depression.  Finally depression really can kick your butt, so think about getting seen.  There are lots of free clinics, or low-cost, depending on your income.  Call a community mental health center and explain your situation. Also, "talk" therapy or counseling can really help, along with the medication. \n\n And actually, no marijuana is not an antidepressant (not alcohol either) Marijuana slows you down, makes you sluggish so that you'll sooner or later be much more depressed.  Good luck, and please think about getting seen.