anti depressants

I NOW THIS IS A DELICATE MATTER FOR SOME PEOPLE,IM JUST ASKING PEOPLE ADVISE I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN PRESCRIBED ANTI-DEPRESSANTS,FOR LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES AS THE DOCTOR PUT IT laugh THEY ARE CALLED LEXAPRO I HAVE NO PROBLEM SAYING IM ON THESE AS I THINK DEPRESSION HAPPENS TO US ALL SOMETIMES,dunno LIFE JUST BRINGS YOU THESE BUMPS IN THE ROAD,JUST HAVE TO RIDE IT AND GET OVER THAT HURDLE,FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON ANY EXPERIENCES THROUGH YOURSELF OR ANYONE YOU NOWwave
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know from a friend, that these tablets, are pretty strong, can make you very tired initially, but your system adjusts after a few weeks, and the initial tiredness, disappears,,,,,, he was on them for 12 months, but is off them now and is fine, he kind of went through a crisis in his life, and couldn't cope, in the short term,,,, off all medication now, he seems very strong, emotionally, so if you need this crutch in your life at the moment use it,,,,,,one day, you too, will walk strong. comfort
I have never used antidepressants but they helped my cousin. Can't say their names though... He was so depressed that was talking about dieing and used to lie on his bed all day staring at the ceiling. He practically wasn't talking to anyone and was not interested in anything.
On his control examination he said "Hello how are you" to the doctor and she was like: "Great you are talking again!":))

Now he feels great, I don't know how long will he take them...

Good luck with your treatment and wish you to feel great very soon! hug
Hi Jami….there is nothing wrong with taking anti-depressants. When we have a muscle ache, we take anti-inflammatories. But it is also important to treat the source of the problem.

Seeing a counselor or talking to a trusted friend is important to get to the root of what is making you feel down and finding good coping skills to develop long term. Anti-depressant serves as a useful tool until one develops strategies of better coping skills. It is often hard to see things objectively when we are inside the problem, so a counselor not only helps us see outside our square but also gives you other tools for coping.

So good on you for taking the first step and talking to your doctor!!! That shows courage and willingness to address the problem. Keep going and I hope you find a counselor you would be comfortable with!!!
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Good to research medicine before taking.


I watched a man crumble to pieces when his partner left and he had to use some type of depressant drug, just to help him cope with his day to day life, he used to break down at any time of the day.

My mate used to tease him and that really made him cry and pop more pills. I asked my mate why he did this, he said, hes crying over nothing, his women just left him, I had to bury the love of my life. That kinda of stuck in my head and I remembered it when my own relationship was over. The crying man found new love and came off the pills. So it can be done natural (no pills) if you think about it.
thanx guys for all your advice,iam seeing a Councillor on monday just to talk to see if i need it laugh i new myself i wasnt feeling right,i had been in a relationship for 6 years and now im on my own so i think that had something to do with it,i will give these tabs ago and the sessions,and ill take one day at a time


good quote

Life is one big road with many signs. So when your riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, instead put your vision to reality. Wake up and live.laugh
Awesome quote Jami!!!!!yay Thank you for sharing it!! daydream
they help a lot but you have to be very careful some of those complicate more than they help i recently .... okay i couldn't afford them and the blood pressure so i just got the blood pressure anyway i don't sleep as well but i can think way better they were really clouding up my already foggy brain . if you feel they aren't right for you make the doctor change them . he will probably try to talk you out of changing it but you are the only person on the planet that can tell if they are working for you .
I took Lexapro for about 5 years and then it just stopped working for me. I am now taking Zoloft and it is the best anti-depressant I have been prescribed. There is a stigma that goes with taking a anti depressant but if it makes you feel better how can that be bad? head banger head banger
Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxylate). 10 mg is the once daily average dose for an adolescent or adult. It can be prescribed in 20 mg doses too. It cannot be taken alongside any M.A.O.I.'s (Mono Amine Oxydase Inhibitors) and is contraindicative if taken with Citalopram (a no no!).

I take a 40 mg daily dose of Citalopram. Soon to be increased to 60 mg. Although I would prefer 80 mg per day with 'a chaser'!
Sometimes when one crosses swords with other members it can make a meek and mild chap such as I both anxious and'very depressed'!cswelcome elephant
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