Why is antidepressants taking so many lives?  Wheres the real help when you cant get answers from doctors?
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the real help is in Jesus christ.\nyou may not like it,but get a real christian to pray for you.
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Not necessarily, don't just automatically take your doctor's word as golden.  If you're uneasy about it, by all means, get a second opinion.  Doctors have a terrible tendency to overprescribe medications.  This is partly because patients expect to get a prescription when they go to the doctor.\n\nA few months ago I went to the doctor stating clearly that I would just like her to tell me the benefits and drawbacks of using antidepressants to help me through some grief and depression.  I told her I was not at all sure that I wanted to take them, but that I just wanted to get as much information as I could before I made my decision.  Within 5 minutes, she had written me a prescription for Effexor, an antidepressant.  I was so frustrated because I felt like she hadn't listened to my requests and simply scribbled the prescription on a pad of paper as a way of 'dealing with me.'\n\nIncidentally, I talked this over with my counsellor and I decided I did not want to go on the antidepressants.  I never filled the prescription.  Instead, I worked out a plan with my counsellor to try just talking with her more about my problems, and if that didn't work I would give the meds a try.  But now I'm doing well, just with the counselling sessions.\n\nDon't take your doctor's word automatically.  Seek a second opinion and develop an alternate plan for addressing your problem if you're wary of taking powerful drugs.
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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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That guy leproso is a jerk. Where do these people come from??\n\nTo answer your question, it sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to come up with the best medication because everyone has a slightly different body chemistry. Have you tried taking an antidepressant along with an anti-anxiety medication? It may help to get you past the adjustment period. \n\nA friend of mine was on Imiprimine and he gained a ton of weight. He also tried Zoloft, but it gave him migraines. Now he's on Prozac and is doing a lot better.
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Because there are meds out there now that tell them stress is severe and over-dramatic. Doctors sympathize with them to sell more drugs and really, they use their "conditions" to excuse a lot of what they do/don't do.
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You need to discuss this with your doc who prescribed it.  Different anti-depressants don't always work the same for people.  You need to try others, even a combo, to see what works the best for you.
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It sounds like classical symtoms of depression. Do you have a doctor that you can confide in? If so, you should make an appointment right away, and get help. Depression is dibilitating...I've suffered from it, and it's pure hell! Here are a few sites that you may find useful. By all means, don't feel like a failure for asking for help! Believe me, you'll feel better once you can overcome it. I take a medication called Lexapro for mine, and I feel much better now. There were days I didn't even want to get out of bed, but I knew I had to because I had a family to raise. E-mail me if you'd like some support.
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Medicines and therapy go hand-in-hand.  You have to really want to get better, Amber.  The therapists give you the tools so that you don't dwell on things until you want to die.  Then you have to put them into action yourself.  Then you said you tried to kill yourself once, then you said you never have thoughts of hurting yourself?  A LOT of people are addicted to misery.  It's true.  If you've felt this way for years, in a strange way it's comforting to just stay in the negative.  Only you can stop that.
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killing yourself is not the answer!!!!!  if you ever think that agian go to talk theopy, or talk to your doctor about it.  i am doing those 2 things right now, and i'm taking zolof (50 mg), and i'm going through it.  u have to deal with your problems.  god doesn't give you what you can't handle.  for the past 8 years every guy i dated was a jerk, and 2 people that i know dies.  personally, what i read from you is nothing compared to my life.  my life sound much, much worse.  keep working at your job, the last thing u want is to get fired, and become even more depressed.  tell me how it went!  if you need me for anything call me on my cell- 218-988-2780.
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I SEE A DOCTOR AND TAKE MEDICINE EVERYDAY IT  MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE.  PEOPLE CAN ALSO BECOME DEPRESSED FORM THEIR LIFESTLYE.  EXERCISE AND HEALTHY EATING MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE YOU'D BE SURPRISED
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i myself am on 3 antidepressents and other forms of meds 1 pain pill 2 sleeping pills counting myself i know 6 other people on anti depressents my sister died due to 1 called zyprexa i know were over medicated but i need them to function in everyday life i might be dead w/o them
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It works for some and not for others.  Prozac in general is very popular, but there are also a lot of people it has a negative effect on, even suicide.  The doctor has to experiment with these drugs to find one that works, unfortunately.
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You need to be in therapy. Antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression, not the causes. I have been on anti-depressants and in therapy for years and years. Just now, am I really getting a grip on my thoughts. A therapist (you need to find a good one you can trust) can help you see how distorted your thinking is and give you a different way to look at things. They can be someone that you can talk to about anything at all. They should help you set up an emergency plan for those times when you feel suicidal or wanting to hurt yourself. That plan, you should act on if you start feeling this way. It may include calling a trusted friend, going out into public at a coffee shop or something. Many times it includes calling your therapist and talking to them about it. But at any rate, a therapist is a person who will go to bat for you (or should) and they are a needed tool on anyone's battle against depression.
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i am so there and have been there for soooo long. i feel for you. and i am married and he gets mad when i flip out and have an anxiety attack or cry for 6 hours straight. Once he finds out I haven't been taking the med he thinks I dont WANT to get better. Depression is the most isolating thing in the world. counselors take forever to get around to telling you that they cant really help...it sucks. But hang in there and I recommend you get a personal relationship with Jesus. The after life is our only hope. Suicide sends you to hell. Hang in there, be strong and know that there will come aday when you and I and so many others will feel  better- for eternity. If you are dont believe I hope you will at least give it a chance. If you do, i hope you will know the devil causes the bad stuff, not God. (I struggle with that, but in my heart I know it is true...) Add me to your messenger if you want to talk ever country_grl_ky  I swear when I read your question I was like "wow. that is me, exactly" Best of luck to you either way and please hang on to the hope. I know when most days are bad, it is so hard to keep on going knowing you have "never" been happy and thinking you arent normal or that you might never feel happy....but it is not true. And try to take your medicine. I do the same thing and I dont know why either. But we should take it.
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You absolutely do not have to suffer from chronic depression!  Antidepressant medications are a lot more sophisticated than they were years ago and have helped countless people regain their lives.\n\nTalk with a doctor and get a treatment plan started.  If your dr. won't listen to you then find another one.  Find one that will help you.  Get started TODAY.  If you had a broken foot you'd get medical help, right?  Depression is a medical condition...just like any other.\n\nAntidepressants usually take a couple weeks to kick in, although most people I know that are taking them say it didn't take that long.\n\nDon't believe that depression is something you just have to 'deal with'.  It isn't.  There is nothing wrong with seeking help and getting medication to make things better for yourself.\n\nGood luck!!!
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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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When you start or go off an anti-depressant, you will have side effects.  Usually, the first 2-3 weeks when you start and it takes about that long to leave your system. The best thing to do is have someone to talk with like a friend, family member, or counselor.  Some anti-depressants will make you suicidal.  If you have any feelings of ending your life you need to talk to someone immediately.  Its not you, its the drugs.  Make sure to stay on the meds unless your doc takes you off.  If you don't like the one your on there are other kinds, just be honest with your doc.