Depressed? Talk to your doctor about Antidepressants
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Taking no interest in things you used to enjoy, crying without reason "no reason", feeling slowed down or feeling dissatisfied and unable to sit still, gaining or losing weight, thoughts about death or suicide; trouble thinking, recalling things or focusing; trouble sleeping, in particular in the early morning or waiting to sleep all the time; feeling worn out all the time.
Some people suffering from depression may also have headaches, other aches and pains, digestive problems or sexual disorders. Older people who feel blue may also feel confused or have trouble understanding simple requests.
Depression is believed to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain that makes it hard for cells to communicate with one another.
Depression can be brought on by nerve-racking situations, such as the death of someone you love, a breakup or redundancy. But it can also develop unexpectedly. Certain medications, addiction to drugs and alcohol, can lead to depression.
Depression can be treated with medicines, or special form of counseling called psychotherapy, or with both. Antidepressants are medications used to help people who have depression.
Chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters are needed for regular brain function. Antidepressants help people with depression by making the chemicals more available to the brain.
Typically, antidepressants are administered leastways for 6-12 months.
Antidepressants can better your mood, sleep, appetite and concentration. It may take a few weeks to see the results. Antidepressants are divided into several types. You and your general practitioner may have to try a few before you find what medication is the most efficient for you.
Sometimes medications result in adverse side effects. They may range from patient to patient and from drug to drug. For example, when you first start your antidepressant you may feel tired, have sleeping problems or have upset stomach. These side effects commonly disappear after a short time.
Even after 12 months of treatment, there is still about a 10% probability of depression returning as soon as treatment is over. Some people take an antidepressant for several years.
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