Should I take the anti-depressants?

Question

Hi, I've been prescribed anti-depressants by the doctors, because I've been feeling very blue for a while. I just have real feelings of hopelessness. I haven't taken them, because I want to try and get through this on my own. I felt fine yesterday, but the feelings of gloom & doom are with me again today. I need to shake them off but I can't. I miss my ex so badly, and also the social aspect of being with him. He ran our social calendar and there was always something fun and exciting to do. Now my diary is a bit flat, and I'm really missing his housemates (who I get on really well with too) and the other friend I have who live in his city. I know that this man was no good for me, he made me feel inadequate and question myself. And he had no emotional empathy, which just made me feel worse and worse about myself.

I don't want to turn into a zombie, and I don't want to have problems coming off of them.

I just don't know what to do :-(

Answer 1

I've just come off anti-depressants after being on them for 2 years. I know that people think that the drs hand out these pills at the drop of a hat and that all people need to do is give themselves a shake but I understand what you are going through. I found that the pills really helped me and I had no problems coming off them so I would suggest you give them a try. I found it hard to admit that I had depression and felt like a failure for having to take pills but once I got over my own feelings of shame, I realised that I had a medical condition and I needed a little help. I never once felt like a zombie, I felt and still feel, like I got my life back. Hope things get better for you and well done for realising that your ex was bad for you, you'll get back on your feet and find your own social diary in no time. xx

Answer 2

These aren't the fix, they are the boost you need. Getting more depressed will only be worse. I fiddled around for two years on if I would take the medication and it ended up taking four years to get out of the boo-hoo, blues. You will still be in control if you take them. You will just be able to make decisions from the mind not the emotional person you are right now. It is always what we know that we miss, so no wonder you are blue. But remember, you would not want another like him. All the best to you.

Answer 3

I have battled depression for a number of years. I have taken anti depression meds and without. They have helped me a great deal. Since you are referring to a relationship as part of the problem I would suggest some books on co-dependency. There are some very good ones They can help you get to know yourself better and not feel that you need to depend on someone else for your social status. Take the meds to. A good book I found was Beyond Co-dependency I has lots of exercises you do to learn about who you are and what you might need to change to be happy.Never depend on anyone else for your happiness or you will always be down.
I hope this helps with the depression I know it will help in the future to keep you from getting into another relationship that is "not good for you" The meditation is also a good Idea as this also helps you get to know yourself better.
Thank you and I hope this helps.

Answer 4

hi friend i read u r question i can make out that ur totally depressed n feeling let off . as goood friend i advice u not to take any anti deppressant medicines bcoz its of no use its only for ur satisfaction . its better u go out make other friends but dont let any body take over u in such a way that u need to take help of these medicines. its really harmfull if ur totally bugged up join yoga
do it regulaarly .yoga is the best way to get rid of any sort of tension n depression stop thinking about him n his circle
u know that he is not worthy then y to waste ur brain by thinking abou him
world is much big u find better people than him
come on cheer up get start for a new begning
take care

Answer 5

If this medication has been prescribed for you presumably your Doctors consider it the best, most appropriate treatment for now. Depression is thought to be caused by a change to the chemicals in the brain and this medication should treat that to restore you to your usual self. Take the medication but discuss your concerns next time you see the Doctor so he/she is aware you wish to take them for the shortest possible time. Remember though most anti-depressants take up to three weeks before they start working so once you start taking them you'll need to be patient.
I wish you better mental health and future relationships.

Answer 6

Doctors do tend to hand these things out like sweets these days as the fix for everything but consider them a helping hand. You dont have to take them forever so start on them then when you feel a bit better experiment with reducing the dose and try and bring yourself off of them on your own.

You will get a sense of triumph from that if you can do it that will add to your happiness reducing your need to take them even more - not all circles are vicious ;)

Answer 7

Sounds like you should get out & meet new friends.
But if your feelings of doom & gloom really get you down to the bottom depths (like not caring whether you live or die) then you've got to take the medication. In fact, take the med, which will help you get out there and mingle. When your life picks up again you can slowly decrease the medication and get off them for good. I wish you well.

Answer 8

Antidepressants are often prescribed to people suffering from depressive illness. Depressive illness is caused by a decrease of certain chemicals or neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for mood. Antidepressants stimulate chemical changes that increase the levels of these neurotransmitters. Three main neurotransmitters associated with mood are serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. Different antidepressant medications affect one or more of these neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitters released from nerve cells in the brain only have a short time to relay their message to another cell before enzymes destroy them or they are taken back up by the cell. This process is referred to as reuptake. Once reuptake occurs, the neurotransmitter ceases to have any affect on the brain.

In people suffering from depressive illness fewer of these neurotransmitters are being produced. Therefore antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) delay the reuptake of one of these neurotransmitters, serotonin, thus raising levels in the brain. With more natural levels of serotonin in the brain, mood is elevated from the depressed state to a more normal state of mind. SSRIs are very popular because they seem to have the least side-effects among antidepressants. Additionally, side-effects tend to be mild to moderate and are transitory, usually disappearing after 1-3 weeks. Some brand names of SSRIs are Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil and Lexapro

Answer 9

Hey, just take them because you have a physical condition that is causing your depression. If you had a headache you would take an asprin. Depression is caused by a lack of serotonin which is a chemical in the brain that makes us happy. The anti depressants will just increase this chemical in your brain so you will not be depressed anymore. It may take the drug up to 4 to 6 weeks to work so remember to take it everyday....

Answer 10

Anti depressant are something you should avoid. But as the doctors' suggest you may have o take it for a while. Along with this you can start meditating and correct your problem on your own. I've displayed basic of Jose Silva method in my old blog, you can learn basics from their and then grow on your own. gopaaldhussa.blogspot.com is the blog. Take care and happy life.