Do you think Prescribed Medication helps with Depression ? (52)
It can, depending on the meds and the person, it can be hit and miss. Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to find the right drugs, or combination of more than one.
It's not always neccessary to medicate a person suffering from depression. Often counselling, or other therapies are all that's needed, even though many doctors will try and prescribe something first.
Depression is a serious illness, and I know many that suffer, or have suffered from it. It is treatable and "curable" for most, but drugs aren't always the answer. Sometimes they are, and it's a decision that an individual has to make for themself, with proper consultation from their physician, or a mental health professional.
I also know of at least one person that medication was a bad choice for. The prescription had adverse effects, and they ended up being worse off than they were, and they comitted suicide.
It's not something to be taken lightly.
To answer your poll: sometimes.
Seeing as how I answered it in the Intl, I may as well out it here too.
It's not always neccessary to medicate a person suffering from depression. Often counselling, or other therapies are all that's needed, even though many doctors will try and prescribe something first.
Depression is a serious illness, and I know many that suffer, or have suffered from it. It is treatable and "curable" for most, but drugs aren't always the answer. Sometimes they are, and it's a decision that an individual has to make for themself, with proper consultation from their physician, or a mental health professional.
I also know of at least one person that medication was a bad choice for. The prescription had adverse effects, and they ended up being worse off than they were, and they comitted suicide.
It's not something to be taken lightly.
To answer your poll: sometimes.
Seeing as how I answered it in the Intl, I may as well out it here too.
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kidatheart: It can, depending on the meds and the person, it can be hit and miss. Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to find the right drugs, or combination of more than one.
It's not always neccessary to medicate a person suffering from depression. Often counselling, or other therapies are all that's needed, even though many doctors will try and prescribe something first.
Depression is a serious illness, and I know many that suffer, or have suffered from it. It is treatable and "curable" for most, but drugs aren't always the answer. Sometimes they are, and it's a decision that an individual has to make for themself, with proper consultation from their physician, or a mental health professional.
I also know of at least one person that medication was a bad choice for. The prescription had adverse effects, and they ended up being worse off than they were, and they comitted suicide.
It's not something to be taken lightly.
To answer your poll: sometimes. Seeing as how I answered it in the Intl, I may as well out it here too.
yes i do,i agree with the man aheadIt's not always neccessary to medicate a person suffering from depression. Often counselling, or other therapies are all that's needed, even though many doctors will try and prescribe something first.
Depression is a serious illness, and I know many that suffer, or have suffered from it. It is treatable and "curable" for most, but drugs aren't always the answer. Sometimes they are, and it's a decision that an individual has to make for themself, with proper consultation from their physician, or a mental health professional.
I also know of at least one person that medication was a bad choice for. The prescription had adverse effects, and they ended up being worse off than they were, and they comitted suicide.
It's not something to be taken lightly.
To answer your poll: sometimes. Seeing as how I answered it in the Intl, I may as well out it here too.
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vinny1967: Just a question.
I think it takes a long time to properly diagnose depression. There are so many kinds of it, and causes, and symptoms, and it personifies in so many ways, that it is hard to get a handle on.
Prescription drugs don't always work, although they alleviate the symptoms sometimes, in some people. There are those who are allergic to the meds too. Many meds are very addicive and some can cause psychosis, or leave people with worse mental problems than they started with.
Like Kid says it often takes a combination of drugs and councelling or just councelling or psychoanalysis or some form of group or individual therapy in tandem with drugs or sometimes they work on their own with no drugs.
Mental illnesses are as individual as the people themselves, and the lives they have led, and how they see themselves and the world around them.
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i was suffering from depression i went on meds but also went to counselling and i found the counselling great .having a good friends network also helped me .
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sweetvelvet: i was suffering from depression i went on meds but also went to counselling and i found the counselling great .having a good friends network also helped me .
I have been going to counselling for some time and along with that sometimes I come to an emotional hump I can't get over so my doc prescribes a course of antidepressants. It's quite common for people in recovery to actually feel worse as repressed emotions start to wake up and you start to become aware of the pain and emotional mess you are in.
Where, in my own case I would not see anti depressants as the full solution, it allows an element of control to recovery rather thatn being overwhelmed with emotions. You'd actually be surprised just how many people commit suicide after going into recovery for this reason. They think they are getting worse when they are actually getting better.
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vinny1967: Just a question.
no it doesnt help... i know someone , a girl, 25, and it made her be like a zombie 24/7 and when she went off it she was a psycho... its councilling and love and affection that these people need
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vinny1967: Just a question.
To be honest, i have never suffered from depression so couldn't give an educated opinion on the subject. I'd imagine everyone is different though and it probably takes a bit of trial and error because they get the particular medication for that particular person. I could be wrong though.....
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vinny1967: Just a question.
Yes. Without a doubt it helps. I'm still medicated. Without it I would not be able to perform everyday tasks or even get out of my bed. Even down to getting the shakes with fear, or just being extremely sad about nothing in particular.
Having said that, there is a blunting of all emotions when medicated. Comedies are not as funny to me as the appear to be to other ppl, I find myself wondering where the funny bit was. Also, weepie movies have no effect, just boring to me.
On the upside, I don't have much of a temper any more, I am more laid back and accepting of things that would previously bothered or upset me a lot.
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Godsgift: I think you're confusing melancholia and depression. With depression you feel absolutely nothing. You have no drive. No spark. No get up and go. Day in and day out. Everything is an effort from getting out of bed to cleaning your teeth to talking to people. You create behaviour patterns just to get you through the day. And every day is the same.
Thern there's manic depression which is a rollercoaster ride over highs and lows. Sufferers often need to be hospitalised for their own good.
Thern there's manic depression which is a rollercoaster ride over highs and lows. Sufferers often need to be hospitalised for their own good.
Maybe so its been proven that exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good, It raises dopamine levels and it makes you feel calm and at ease, I`m not familiar with the different typres of depressive disorders but i know when i feel down, i go to the gym and then i feel great
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Exhausted24: Maybe so its been proven that exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good, It raises dopamine levels and it makes you feel calm and at ease, I`m not familiar with the different typres of depressive disorders but i know when i feel down, i go to the gym and then i feel great
Works for me too if I'm just bummed.
Not a hope if I'm in a depressive episode
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Ta for all your reasoned and thoughtful replies. I will come back to this later and I really appreciate the people who have shared from their experience....
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LusciousLibra: Works for me too if I'm just bummed.
Not a hope if I'm in a depressive episode
Not a hope if I'm in a depressive episode
I try to keep motivated at all times therefore you have less time to think about all the bad, Its more of a distraction than aything else
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ogdensburgbabe: As far as Im aware, Zanex is not an anti-depressant. Its something thats given to you to relax.
Youre right about the exercise though; its a great help, stimulates all those "feel good" hormones, and goes a long way toward helping with depression.
In regard to the OP, I do think that there are so many non-addictive anti-depressants on the market these days, that usually your doctor can find one that suits you.
Good Morning/Afternoon to all..
Youre right about the exercise though; its a great help, stimulates all those "feel good" hormones, and goes a long way toward helping with depression.
In regard to the OP, I do think that there are so many non-addictive anti-depressants on the market these days, that usually your doctor can find one that suits you.
Good Morning/Afternoon to all..
Yep just googled it, says its a tranquilizer not an anti depressant
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vinny1967: Just a question.
hi ya vinny Dont think its as black @ white as a yes/no answer
First i think it has to be diagnosed properly , very often people feel down and unable to cope but that is because of the situation they are in, now some doctors will prescribe anti depressants for that person which will not change the situation and can make it a lot worse for them, all 2 often this happens because gp's dont have the time or dont ask the right questions
Now there is also clinical depression, which more often than not will need the help of anti depressants until they get to a stage where they can function a bit better then at that stage counselling should be recommended but then people must be ready and able for this before they can take it up
There are also other therapies/treatments that should also compliment medication if that is a persons last resort
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vinny1967: Just a question.
Hiya hun
I think its a combination of different things and its a matter of getting all the balances right for the person in question. Some may require medication only, some may need counselling and some may find that a combination of both works for them,but no matter what you do need the support of your family and friends either around you or in some cases the support of family and friends not to be around you too
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vinny1967: Just a question.
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vinny1967: Just a question.
From my own personal experience, yes, definitely. Even better in conjunction with counselling. Quite a number of people do confuse feeling down and ticked off with life with real depression which is very debilitating. Its like being in a dark box with no space, no air and no light; its mental suffocation. When you are suffocating you cant exercise or "pull yourself together". It takes all the energy you have just to stay alive.
Prozac helps me to have a real life. For me, its not a happy pill. I still have ups and downs. I still get the blues but they dont suffocate me anymore. I went for help only because I felt I was damaging my kids, not because I thought that pills would help me, but they have.
I think the trick with medication is to assess your situation regularly. If you feel worse go back to your doctor. He/She will probably advise you to stick to them for about 2 or 3 weeks but if you feel a lot worse, they might take you off the pills instead. With one lot of medication I was given, I took them for one day and had such a bad reaction, I never took another one. My doctor said "Fair enough" and changed my prescription.
My opinion is that life isnt perfect but it doesnt have to be miserable, especially if there is no direct reason for it. If someone is feeling depressed they should take whatever lifelines they are handed, including medication, counselling and support from friends and family. I found it very hard to do that but I am very thankful that I did.
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It depends. I have had two serious periods of depression and always found counselling more effective. The meds did help stabilise me a bit, but weren't for me a long term solution. Others are different.
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i know a girl who turned to drink becuse she had depression.
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john2: i know a girl who turned to drink becuse she had depression.
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It depends on the depression there are different types of depression..
Clinicial depression is the most serious- This is when a person function - they can't do day to day activities such as shopping- going to work- manage a house- not sleeping- changes in appetite the list is endless- Generally when this is prolonged medicine might be prescribed.
Then there is depression when a person is going through a bad time and generally it doesn't last longer than two weeks- talking with a doctor- psychologist or counsellor could be just as effective.
Im a trainee psychologist and the best advice I would give anyone is to the doctor- there are tests that the doctor can do to measure the depression and point you in the right direction ...
Clinicial depression is the most serious- This is when a person function - they can't do day to day activities such as shopping- going to work- manage a house- not sleeping- changes in appetite the list is endless- Generally when this is prolonged medicine might be prescribed.
Then there is depression when a person is going through a bad time and generally it doesn't last longer than two weeks- talking with a doctor- psychologist or counsellor could be just as effective.
Im a trainee psychologist and the best advice I would give anyone is to the doctor- there are tests that the doctor can do to measure the depression and point you in the right direction ...
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bobbiesworld: when drinking you feel good but worse the next day, I wouldn't suggest it as a way to tackle depression cause it can lead to alcholism
Alcohol itself is a depressant.
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bobbiesworld: when drinking you feel good but worse the next day, I wouldn't suggest it as a way to tackle depression cause it can lead to alcholism
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kidatheart: It can, depending on the meds and the person, it can be hit and miss. Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to find the right drugs, or combination of more than one.
It's not always neccessary to medicate a person suffering from depression. Often counselling, or other therapies are all that's needed, even though many doctors will try and prescribe something first.
Depression is a serious illness, and I know many that suffer, or have suffered from it. It is treatable and "curable" for most, but drugs aren't always the answer. Sometimes they are, and it's a decision that an individual has to make for themself, with proper consultation from their physician, or a mental health professional.
I also know of at least one person that medication was a bad choice for. The prescription had adverse effects, and they ended up being worse off than they were, and they comitted suicide.
It's not something to be taken lightly.
To answer your poll: sometimes. Seeing as how I answered it in the Intl, I may as well out it here too.
It's not always neccessary to medicate a person suffering from depression. Often counselling, or other therapies are all that's needed, even though many doctors will try and prescribe something first.
Depression is a serious illness, and I know many that suffer, or have suffered from it. It is treatable and "curable" for most, but drugs aren't always the answer. Sometimes they are, and it's a decision that an individual has to make for themself, with proper consultation from their physician, or a mental health professional.
I also know of at least one person that medication was a bad choice for. The prescription had adverse effects, and they ended up being worse off than they were, and they comitted suicide.
It's not something to be taken lightly.
To answer your poll: sometimes. Seeing as how I answered it in the Intl, I may as well out it here too.
Hi Kid.....
Great post and I agree with you.
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Was it concluded that the medication was in some way responsible for this tragedy ?
I also remember reading somewhere that there are more cases of depression in countries that have periods of little or no sunshine. Everytime I read your posts it's like minus a gazillion degrees..
, so do you have long periods like this where you live ?I will do a bit of research on this.
Hope your well.
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gingerb: I think it takes a long time to properly diagnose depression. There are so many kinds of it, and causes, and symptoms, and it personifies in so many ways, that it is hard to get a handle on.
Prescription drugs don't always work, although they alleviate the symptoms sometimes, in some people. There are those who are allergic to the meds too. Many meds are very addicive and some can cause psychosis, or leave people with worse mental problems than they started with.
Like Kid says it often takes a combination of drugs and councelling or just councelling or psychoanalysis or some form of group or individual therapy in tandem with drugs or sometimes they work on their own with no drugs.
Mental illnesses are as individual as the people themselves, and the lives they have led, and how they see themselves and the world around them.
Prescription drugs don't always work, although they alleviate the symptoms sometimes, in some people. There are those who are allergic to the meds too. Many meds are very addicive and some can cause psychosis, or leave people with worse mental problems than they started with.
Like Kid says it often takes a combination of drugs and councelling or just councelling or psychoanalysis or some form of group or individual therapy in tandem with drugs or sometimes they work on their own with no drugs.
Mental illnesses are as individual as the people themselves, and the lives they have led, and how they see themselves and the world around them.
Hi Ginger.....
Ta for your input and I love your last statement. I was involved in chairing Group Therapy and everyones story was different, and how they were treated were different. Some were very lucky and hit on the right mix relatively quickly, while others took a lot longer.
The thing I found brilliant about the Groups was that I was with people who 'understood'. I remember the first time I went. Driving home I was euphoric to finally realise that I was not alone.
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sweetvelvet: i was suffering from depression i went on meds but also went to counselling and i found the counselling great .having a good friends network also helped me .
Hiya E......
Its good to talk. Family and friends are so important when it comes to dealing with depression. A lot of my family did a lot of research and kept mailing me articles and sending me books....
.......I was very lucky to have a very understanding family....... 
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For me, the turning point came when I actually admitted I had depression. My depression was event related and it seemed to be one thing after another for a period of 6/7 years. Because life had come easy to me and everything I ever did came easy, I thought I would be able to beat it.........Pride cometh before a fall... ........The day I went to the Doc was the lowest day of my life and I also knew it was a turning point. There was so much help available to me from that point and all it took ws for me to ask. I was also lucky to have a great GP who I had been with for 20 years and he was brilliant throughout. I know some people who were not so lucky with their GP's and had horrific stories to tell.
Either way the point I am trying to make here is I did not realise the support and help that is out there until I admitted to myself that I could not haqndle this on my own.
........The day I went to the Doc was the lowest day of my life and I also knew it was a turning point. There was so much help available to me from that point and all it took ws for me to ask. I was also lucky to have a great GP who I had been with for 20 years and he was brilliant throughout. I know some people who were not so lucky with their GP's and had horrific stories to tell.Either way the point I am trying to make here is I did not realise the support and help that is out there until I admitted to myself that I could not haqndle this on my own.
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Godsgift:
Where, in my own case I would not see anti depressants as the full solution, it allows an element of control to recovery rather thatn being overwhelmed with emotions.
Where, in my own case I would not see anti depressants as the full solution, it allows an element of control to recovery rather thatn being overwhelmed with emotions.
Thanks for sharing this GG.
I personally think there are so many types of depression that what applies to one does not apply to another. As I said my depression was event related so part of my rehabilitation was to deal with the cause. Meds helped that process. I know people who have suffered all their lives who need constant meds to assist them in living normal lives.
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DUBLINGUY1973: To be honest, i have never suffered from depression so couldn't give an educated opinion on the subject. I'd imagine everyone is different though and it probably takes a bit of trial and error because they get the particular medication for that particular person. I could be wrong though.....
I was lucky N in that there was very little trial and error. I know people with Bi Polar and it can be a nightmare for the Docs to get the mix of Meds right, and what worked a couple of years ago may not work now.
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