you know when you just don't know what anymore do they help you decide or just make you care less?
2007-06-27 10:46:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
They probably help if you have problems focusing, especially if your depressive symptoms are always on your mind, but there's no evidence that it causes apathy or something like that. If the antidepressants help to regulate your emotions such that you can focus on the tasks at hand, then it probably improves focus in that way.
2007-06-27 10:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-d's help your mind to return back to its normal state, so in that way you would be able to make decisions easier.
From the sounds of it, the problem you have about not caring anymore is a direct result of you being depressed (sorry for stating the obvious!), so taking some anti-d's will help you feel better mentally, so you will feel more able to make decisions and less like you don't care. They help you to be yourself again.
2007-06-27 10:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by keiraebony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indecision is usually "about" not wanting to get things "wrong". Worrying about not making THE right decision..... wanting to get it right.... I think its more of an anxiety and lack of confidence issue....
If you are having problems making decisions, you might find that CBT techniques and using rationed logic can help. Try making a list of "pros" and "cons" that sort of thing.
But at the end of the day try to keep in mind that no decision is the wrong one.... you can "learn" from making "bad" decisions because you then learn not to make that same decision again the next time!!
2007-06-28 03:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It darn sure helped me for six months straight after my divorce. I couldn't think straight and was stuck in bed crying ...(scary by the way.). I took zoloft for six months and my head was much clearer. What it did for me was kinda deaden the emotions...not sure how, so that I could make sound decisions without going berserk in my mind with thoughts of doom. I was able to re-connect with my confidence and leave the pills behind after weaning myself altogether after eight months. I got to the point after six months where I only took them if I absolutely had to rid myself of anxiety and praying, talking, etc wasn't helping. It also interrupted my obsessive thoughts with the broken relationship and while I knew that I didn't want the relationship, I felt like I NEEDED it to work and was devestated when it didn't. I'm healthy, sound in mind (Praise GOD) and I do have to give a portion of the credit to the meds working when I couldn't do anything. I hope this helps!
2007-06-27 14:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by fiteprogram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid the more modern ones like SSRIs and SNRIs do flatten mood and dull the senses so they probably make decision making more difficult. If possible it is best to avoid important decisions both when depressed or while still on treatment.
2007-06-27 11:49:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look at it this way, if anxiety is making you miserable that would impact your ability to handle everyday decisions that affect you. This is a good question------because you need therapy to go along with a depression med. Even before you take it, if there is this question in your mind talk it over with a bonified and recommended psycologist. Do it.
2007-06-27 10:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by kim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, they helped to make me be relaxed enough to be able to eat and sleep normally and also not be suicidal (which was caused by the low quality of life I was living because I couldn't function.) I'm still mildly depressed, but you have to admit that's better than what I felt like before.
The only antidepressants that have worked for me are Paxil (which I don't recommend because it kills your sex drive) and Wellbutrin. I've been on just about everything out there.
2007-06-27 10:52:38 · answer #7 · answered by kc_6201 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indecisiveness is sometimes a symptom of depression.
So if you weren't depressed, you might be more decisive.
But if you're a wishy-washy sort of person in general, you'll have to address your indecisiveness as a behavioral issue.
That's why meds and therapy should always go hand-in-hand.
2007-06-27 10:49:46 · answer #8 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not when I was on them.
In fact they deadened all response from me making it harder to make decisions.
Things would happen that I knew I should have been bothered by but I was too happy on Paxil to make me care.
2007-06-27 10:53:59 · answer #9 · answered by Kier22_2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they dont help you to make decisions, but they do help to make you think more clearly.
2007-06-27 10:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by bevalou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋