What is the best drug to help with depression/anxiety?

Question

I have been prescribed some wondering if they were the most effective or not. I worked pretty well with Celexa but might there be something more effective, or with less side effects, or that works faster

Answer 1

I'm afraid that I opt for natural sources, not drugs. It is genetic in my family, and I've battled it for 30 years now. While family members about me are on some meds, I took another route. First, find a good spiritual base. I have mine with a Holy-Spirit based Church - different from my original upbringing in Lutheranism. Then, I exercise. That brings about endorphins that bring about natural "highs". Keep very very busy with hobbies or occupy yourself with doing for OTHERS, not yourself. When depression hits hard, we tend to get into a spiral and crash because we get too self-focused. Eat right, avoid fats, startches and sugars. Find things that excite you - movies, books, art, theatre, concerts and such and friends to enjoy them with. I also take Omega 3 oils - Flaxseed variety for depression, as well as an herbal supplement from the plant - Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto is typically for men's prostrate health, but I found that it had a side effect of combating depression, so I take it. I have been told also about St. John's Wart, but I have not tried it; the two supplements I take (Omega 3 and Saw Palmetto) both hold me steady when I encounter small to general levels of depression. I only came across 2 very strong occassions of depression. Counseling helped the first time and the second time, I turned to God and let Him run the show and help me through. I did take HALF dosage of a prescription dosage of depression med for approximately 1 month. I never took the full dosage, and I weaned myself off of it as soon as I stablilized.
Nowadays, I have my new Church and I'm dating someone who needs me and I in turn am thriving on being needed. It's a matter of feeling that you matter, and recognizing signs when the depression is beginning to set in, and be pro-active about combating it toe-to-toe; never allowing the depression or blues to set in. Please seek out gentle alternatives, if possible.

Answer 2

I were agony from submit partum melancholy for the beyond one yr while I gave delivery to a little one boy. I could not give up considering how my husband loves him greater than me and the way matters probably larger if he wasn't born in any respect. Thus, I stayed clear of him in view that I knew that I would do anything I will remorse for the leisure of my lifestyles. Almost immediately I went to a therapist and persuade them that I want support. Among different matters, I've attempted natural dietary supplements and different booklet to regard melancholy however not anything works just like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to mention I'm probably the most happiest mom on this planet. My husband loves us each very so much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us. Depression Free Method?

Answer 3

I have battled with depression all my adult life. Effexor (Venlafxine) has made a huge contribution to my current, improved level of health. No real side effects either - compared with real problems when on Lithium, Clomipramine etc. I found Prozac and its family ineffective. BE WARNED HOWEVER - Do not miss a few days tablets as the withdrawl is horrid. I ran out over a public holiday once (dumb me) and went through hell - that is the only, and easily remedied drawback.

Answer 4

i am on effexor XR it took about 4 days to kick in i think the only thing i got was dry mouth. i had no side effects, no weight gain. i been on it now for about 6 months and it keeps the depression away

Answer 5

I've heard Lexapro is good at moderating both. But of course there are side affects like tiredness, and liver damage.

Answer 6

THE BEST THING TO ENHANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUR MEDS IS THERAPY. THERAPY SHOULD ALWAYS BE THE PRIMARY COURSE OF TREATMENT IN YOUR TREATMENT PLAN. REMEMBER THERE ARE NO MAGIC PILLS THAT WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER, YOU NEED TO INVEST IN YOURSELF AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUR RECOVERY. I HAVE BEEN HAPPY AND STABLE SINCE 1997 AND SO CAN YOU. BEST OF LUCK.

Answer 7

effexor xr is a real good medicine.