Depression Medication

Is Antidepressant Medication Right For You?
Some Depression Medications Can Help You to Recover by Dealing With Depression Symptoms

Will Antidepressant Medication Cure My Depression?

Find the Right Antidepressant Medication For You

Never Suddenly Stop Taking Your Medication!

Will Antidepressant Medication Cure My Depression?

Depression medications or anti-depressant drugs may help you get a handle on your depression symptoms in order to make positive changes in your life so you can begin to deal with the deeper causes of depression.

It is important to understand that depression medication does not cure depression. It can help you gain contol over the symptoms of depression but anti-depressant drugs are not generally used long-term, nor should you want to. That said, many do use these medications and find longer-term use beneficial for them.

Anti-depressant medications can help give you the boost you need to implement positive changes...

There are many other approaches to dealing with depression that you should be doing in conjunction with any anti-depressant drug therapy program. For example, getting out of a bullying environment or making other changes to make the underlying stresses that are causing your depression less severe.

Another alternative to depression medication is a healthy lifestyle. Getting proper rest, nutrition and exercise are key to dealing with depression without having to rely on depression medication. Anti-depressant medications can help give you the boost you need to implement positive changes and create the momentum you need.

Find the Right Antidepressant Medication For You

You will have to consult with your doctor about which antidepressant drug is best for you. Different people respond differently to the various depression medications available. What works for someone else is no indication of what will work for you. Most depression medication works in subtle ways affecting your brain chemistry. This is why it is vital to consult your doctor and follow medical advise closely.

Your doctor will have to monitor your progress and check for any side-effects. Let your doctor know about any side-effects you are experiencing while taking antidepressant medication. Some of the side-effects can be counter-productive including mood swings, loss of emotional control and even thoughts of suicide.

You may have to try different antidepressant drugs until you find one that works for you. Depression medications take time to build up in your system. You can't take a pill and expect an immediate effect. It usually takes a couple of weeks to a month. Follow your doctor's advise. They may start you at a lower dosage and adjust the levels over time.

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Never Suddenly Stop Taking Depression Medication!

Just as it takes time to start anti-depressant medication it also takes time when you stop. I cannot stress enough the importance of following your doctor's directions. It can be dangerous to stop taking depression medication too quickly. Don't make the decision to stop taking your presciption without talking to your doctor.

Sometimes after the antidepressant drugs take effect you may start to feel better and be tempted to stop taking them. This can be a mistake and depression relapse rates are high. This is because depression medications generally only mask the symptoms of depression. Once you stop taking them the symptoms often return.

This is why we recommend using depression medication as a tool to give you the strength to implement other positive changes in your life so that you may be able to eventually stop taking antidepressant medicaton but be in a stronger, healthier and more positive place to help you make the transition successfully.

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