Depression

[anitasizzle]

It takes about six weeks for that ' One single tablet ' to work, so what do you do in the mean time, wait on the placbos effect, or indulge in 'positive mental energy? I don't know what's worse: the 50lbs people are known to gain by taking that 'one single tablet', side efects like electric shock-like pain that goes through their heads or the fact that waning people off that 'one single tablet' is like getting them to come off of opiates. Pills are not the solution unless
you want to end up like the French, a bunch of pill poppers

The antidepressant in question is the one that the British government banned the under-18s from taking; the antidepressant in question is the one that I've had numerious WGs roaring down phone crying because it just wasn't working. The antidepressant in question is the one that if you go on a popular website in America you'd find horror story after horror story from people who were presribed this 'one single tablet'

[Lucy Chambers]

The antidepressant in question is the one that the British government banned the under-18s from taking; the antidepressant in question is the one that I've had numerious WGs roaring down phone crying because it just wasn't working. The antidepressant in question is the one that if you go on a popular website in America you'd find horror story after horror story from people who were presribed this 'one single tablet'

Anita, there are also millions of people who would be dead or in an institution if not for medication. There is no right or wrong in this, we can sit here quoting god knows what but for god knows how long but my original statement is the same. Those who suffer from depression are ill. Those who don't suffer from it have no right to foist their beliefs on them.

[anitasizzle]

Anita, there are also millions of people who would be dead or in an institution if not for medication. There is no right or wrong in this, we can sit here quoting god knows what but for god knows how long but my original statement is the same. Those who suffer from depression are ill. Those who don't suffer from it have no right to foist their beliefs on them.

But there are people who are all ready dead and in institutions because family and friends didn't look at the alternatives to prescription drugs; most of those antidepressants mimic chemicals that are naturaly produced in the brain, and there are many such chemicals, so how does a local GP know his prescribing the right tablet when you go in and see him? He doesn't ,and a person seeking help is in the same, or worse posititon than if he/she didn't go to the GP. Those antidepressants can lead people into a medical blackhole.

There's something else going on with depression, and the amount of people, epecially young men suffering from it, and drugs are not the cure.

[Sman]

Listen antidepressants work for many many people, its irresponsible to imply FDA approved medication doesnt work, the rare exception aside.

Lexapro etc doesnt work for all and sometimes when it does (33%?) it can be the placebo effect.

Cognitive therapy exercise and reduced alcohol intake also work.

All of the above can be subject to the individuals personality and circumstances.

The really important point is that help is out there for anyone depressed and as a first step see a doctor or contact Aware, please.

[mellors]

[QUOTE=anitasizzle;455546]But there are people who are all ready dead and in institutions because family and friends didn't look at the alternatives to prescription drugs; most of those antidepressants mimic chemicals that are naturaly produced in the brain, and there are many such chemicals, so how does a local GP know his prescribing the right tablet when you go in and see him? He doesn't ,and a person seeking help is in the same, or worse posititon than if he/she didn't go to the GP. Those antidepressants can lead people into a medical blackhole.

Yet again your wrong Anti S. A good GP who is dealing with depression will refer the patient to a specialist for treatment. Different medication works for different people . Yes these drugs do mimic brain chemicals, doctors will also admit that they don't fully understand how anti-depressants work. But they do. Normally the drugs begin to work within three or four days, but I agree the full benefit of these drugs may take a month to 6 weeks to work however, they do get people moving in the right direction. The drugs available have improved greatly over the past few years without the side effects of previous medication. I can supply names if you wish

[Mousey]

Sometimes I feel empathy for people who suffer from depression, sometimes I think they need a kick up the hole. So I have nothing to offer this debate except this balanced view!

[kidkool]

Sometimes I feel empathy for people who suffer from depression, sometimes I think they need a kick up the hole. So I have nothing to offer this debate except this balanced view!

Quick question mousey,

Would you agree the human mind can break down or suffer from different conditions?

If you do then Depression falls into this category!!

Don't be an idiot!!

[Mousey]

Quick question mousey, Would you agree the human mind can break down or suffer from different conditions? If you do then Depression falls into this category!! Don't be an idiot!!

I'm dead klever, kidkool!

Yes, I agree with your question....

[kidkool]

I'm dead klever, kidkool!

Yes, I agree with your question....

Well do you tell a person suffering with schizophrenia snap out of it or I'll kick you in the hole?

Yeah, dead "klever"


I doubt it somehow!

[Experienced Punter esq]

Quick question mousey,

Would you agree the human mind can break down or suffer from different conditions?

If you do then Depression falls into this category!!

Don't be an idiot!!

pay no heed to Mousey hes thick can't help it...