2007-04-25 01:25:49 · 22 answers · asked by LOUISE S 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i would ask your own doctor
2007-04-25 01:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid an employer would not be sympathetic if you took time off , seeing that the tablets are suppose to help you through.That i assume that you are working if you are not stay home until the doctor thinks your fit Well enongh to go back to work as work is the main issue for you |I assume this is what may have lead to the depression was it ?
If so think deeply how you can change your job or profession you have time out now which is what the mind actually needs
2007-04-26 03:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on anti-depressants for 18 months (prozac), and I worked for most of it. I think staying at home, and worrying about whether I would still have a job, what sort of sick leave/pay I would have got, would have made me worse. Getting out and about, and getting on with something helped take my mind off other things.
If the drugs are making you particularly drowsy, or you are having strange side effects, then should talk to your doctor. Otherwise I think generally you are fine to work, unless your doctor thinks otherwise, or you have been signed off for for other reasons.
2007-04-25 01:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by louloubelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, absolutely. They're supposed to help you live a 'normal' life.
The only problem is that in the first couple of weeks of taking them you may get some side effects that make working difficult. Stomach cramps, migranes, that kind of thing. You get over them quickly, but if you do heavy, physical work they can cause problems. The lead in time on Seroxat can be particularly rough.
If you're worried most GPs will sign you off for a fortnight to allow you time to get over the side effects.
2007-04-25 01:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by salvationcity 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, normally you can work while being on them. One word of caution, if the anti-depressant you're on has to be changed and/or makes you drowsy you should not drive or operate machinery until these effects wear off.
2007-04-25 04:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact, with the newer type of drugs, there is not the drowsiness often experienced with antidepressants. Being at work will help, as you will be getting on with a routine. Isolation, lack of routine, etc exacerbates the illness
2007-04-25 02:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes this is ordinarily the point of the anti-depressant, for you to feel 'normal' while doing normal things. If you still do not check with your doctor you may need to adjust your medications.
2007-04-25 01:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by xillith 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a daily routine wil be a great support. If you don't work then you will just have lots of time on your hands and you are likely to become more depressed.
2007-04-25 03:16:40 · answer #8 · answered by LillyB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm not gonna stop working cos I'm on anti-depressants, cos the dole is no life at all! I mean they are meant to help my standard of life, and cutting me out of my job is definitely no way to improve my life.
2007-04-25 01:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Jesk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason at all not to unless you're on an extremely high dosage and you operate machinery. Otherwise it's probably a good idea to occupy your mind.
2007-04-25 01:34:24 · answer #10 · answered by lou b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uhh...YA!
Getting used to em at first can be kinda tricky, but shouldn't keep you from work after the first day or two.
After you get used to em, you won't feel any different than you do right now, aside from not being depressed.
I feel perfectly "normal" on SSRI's. It's me, only a happier me.
2007-04-25 01:34:21 · answer #11 · answered by Josh 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋