The side effects out weigh the benefits. You name the anti whatever I have taken it. Personally I think it's a conspiracy between the Dr's & Big Pharma.
I don't listen to my Dr. just b/c he has an MD. i do my OWN research & find what's right for ME not 100 people from some bogus study.
2007-12-06 13:11:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
FYI TO 1 PERSON A SHRINK DOES HAVE AN MD. THAT'S WHAT I MEANT! (EYE ROLL)
2007-12-07 05:20:22 · update #1
Well, doctors are 'drug whores' for the big pharmaceutical companies, no question.
That is why we, as consumers, need to be very careful and question EVERYTHING!
2007-12-06 13:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SSRI's work for some and not for others. They weren't right for you, but it's a little arrogant to think that just because something doesn't work for you, that it's complete crap. Lexapro works wonders for my Dysthymic sister and my clinically depressed mother.
Sure, you can question your doctor with an MD, but I sure wouldn't dismiss an entire professional field with doctorates about the effectiveness of a drug. I think, with all of their years of schooling and practice, it'd probably end up equalling your whole life. You'd be a fool to say that you know more than the entire academic community of quantum physics about their theories. Why do you think you can do it with the mental health field?
There are other antidepressants out there, and if you're really depressed, you just need to find one that's right for you. MAIOs are another effective option, and there are plenty different kinds of those and SSRI's. If the side effects of every medication outweights the pain from you depression, maybe you need to reconsider your diagnosis. Maybe you just need a therapist for mild depression. It's in my experience that truly depressed patients don't mind the side effects (no matter how awful) so much if the meds eliminate their complete hopelessness in life.
2007-12-06 21:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If antidepressants do not work for you, I suspect you are misdiagnosed - or perhaps your body chemistry requires a different category of antidepressants.
You mention you see an M.D. This is not the doctor to diagnose you. A psychiatrist is the right choice for a definitive answer to your present state.
There are a whole slew of disorders which require different medications other than antidepressants.
I strongly advise and recommend you see a psychiatrist. There is a light at the end of a tunnel. With trust and perseverance you can find it.
2007-12-06 23:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It takes quite a few weeks for antidepressants to work. And not all antidepressants work for everyone.
The reason that it takes so long is because the neurons in your brain work on neurotransmitters. And when your trying to increase the saturation of NTs in the brain it takes a while for the re-uptake in the neurons to catch up.
Some people the just don't work for though. We are all different biologically
2007-12-06 21:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Amber 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i agree that in most cases they do more harm than good.. many of the side effects are similar to those which you have when depressed anyways..
in many cases exercise can treat mild to moderate depression greatly.. and has been clinically proven to work faster and longer than medications..
i also think that talk therapy is great.. i think it's best to talk through the problems rather than just numb them with a pill.. they eventually come back if not resolved..
2007-12-06 21:20:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree wholeheartedly. We don't know nearly enough about brain chemistry to be giving out SSRIs like candy. Did you know suicide is a side effect of antidepressents? Ironic, no?
2007-12-06 21:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you 100%.
2007-12-06 21:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋