how many people are taking antidepressants for being stuck at the bottom of our capitilistic depressing socity
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I think someone also needs a dictionary....and a hug!  lol
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All you can do is be there and be supportive to him. I've dealt with this with my husband, and until he admits there is a problem, he won't seek help from a professional. It's a long, hard road to walk, but if you love him as much as I do my husband, you'll be there and listen. Make a suggestion to him that it isn't at all degrading to get help, be on meds to help him feel better. In todays society, a very large percentage of people are being treated for depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. It's normal due to the high stress we encounter every day! I'm not ashamed to admit that I take antidepressants on a daily basis. I feel better today than I have in years! Good luck in whatever you do! Here are a couple of good sites to look at.
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No its not you should have your peace of mind and be happy talk to someone about this its not normal to be in depression but i know alot of people are and they dont even know about this.
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There is nothing wrong with getting help when you feel overwhelmed or depressed. People think when they reach out to a doctor or to therapy that they are weak. It's quite the opposite. Even the strongest of persons need to take a breather from time to time to decompress and get emotionally healthy. \nThere isn't any evidence that suggests just because you may battle depression now that you will later in life. However, I would deal with this issue now, and not wait any longer or you may have problems with depression later in life.  It can greatly depend on where you are in life, what's going on, has there been a death, are you doing poorly in school. All sorts of things can contribute to depression. \nNow to the other question as to whether or not anti-depressants are addictive or not. Physical addiction to prescription antidepressant medications is not possible.  For one thing, today's SSRI anti-depressants are non-addictive in the sense that users do not experience physical cravings for them, nor can you overdose on them (well not very easily anyway). Thus they cannot be considered addictive in that sense, although they might be considered addictive in more subtle ways. By that I mean, you don't want to come off of them because you are afraid you will sink back into depression. HOWEVER, that being said anti-depressants may precipitate hypomanic or manic states. In these states, patients can have mood lability, irritability, and frank psychotic symptoms. In order to better understand all of this mumbo jumbo, go to your doctor and talk with him about what is safe for you to take, and the risks, pros and cons. He is better qualified to prescribe you something that won't hurt nor harm you. You will be glad you did! Good Luck to you!
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That is basically my disorder, emotionally disturbed I guess.  I'm sorry for your suffering with this.  One bit of advice that I can give you is to try every other option out there available before trusting these doctors to prescribe you these toxic antidepressants.  If you feel that you need medical attention, then most definately go to the doc and explain how you feel, if it's that bad.  But please do a lot of research if you do decide to try meds.  I have struggled with this, and extreme anxiety for years now and have taken so many horrible doctor prescribed drugs.  I hope you will keep us posted on how you are doing.  I care because I've been there, I truly have.  Please take care and always try and find friends and family members that you can trust to tell your problems to.  It's important for you to not close up your emotions or to ignore them.  Feel free to email me if you need to vent out just what it is that is bothering you.  I'd love to help in any way that I can.\n\nSincerly,\nK
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It is an anti-depressant. For chronic depression.
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My best friend and boyfriend's antidepressants had one of those rare side effects on him and he ended up killing himself by sticking a knife to his throat.\n\nI found him on his kitchen floor in a pool of blood and that is pretty much the worst thing that I can think of to happen to anybody. \n\nI would never wish the sight on my worst enemy... and the only reason I can even talk about it now is because I want people to be aware that anti-depressants need to be taken responsibly! Check warning labels, read the side effects, make sure you look out for signs.
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Yes there is a link!  But there are studies that link it with being depressed, and those that link say it is antidepressant.
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Yeah I think most of us depressed people get sick of hearing that stupid line "you're just suffering from depression" but no one will take the time to say which kind or what it may be compounded with.  Try lexapro 20mgs per day--and see a PSYCHIATRIST not a clinical social worker CSW. (I just put it all in caps because I feel that I do better with a real doctor ) Also, he may suggest a mood stabilizer such as Lamictal, the two work good together.\nDont be afraid to ask for the much needed help you are entitled to--Remember "Depression can be anger turned inward".
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pl;ease seek help noone knoes what depresson means unless they have gone through it . i have  and i also have had it for 4 yearshow i got throug it was first a visit to the doctor who prescribed antideppresant pills. the first lot didnt work  neither did the second etc. the eightth lot did work thank god.i didnt want to get up in the mornings i lost interest in everything , and i had no reason to as i have a wonderfull supportive husband and two beautifull children. you havent got to have a reason to be depressed it just happens. its easy to go in to it but much harder to come out of it.  you feel there is no light at the end of the tunnel .but belive me ,there is light. please dont sit at home ponderring over your thoughts  go and seek advice . there are people to help you . you can email me if you want . good luck and god bless.
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I heard it can make you feel a bit emotionally numb, Most of the anti depressants I have taken have have had a similar effect on me, but only as I have begun taking them. If it is still the same after a month or two I normally demand a change of medication.
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you need to see the doctor and tell him or her how you are feeling. Your doctor may increase the milligram amount that you take (please don't take more than prescribed). \nDepression is serious and should be addressed. Talk to someone. Always remember their are people who care! Try talking to someone (a counselor ) (a teacher ) your folks.
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You can't get high on true antidepressants.
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crystal-hun i believe u need to c your doc asap these meds r serious and they know how to dispense them just b upfront with him and tell him all u feel dont hide nuttin from him dont think theres to many folks that are not on any antidepressant's drugs in this day and age...good luck happy holidays
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you probably have depression
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I feel your pain.  I hate to sound like everybody else, but suicide does not solve anything.  I am not a therapist, I am simply a guy that knows exactly what you are going through.  I have been dealing with a severe case of depression for a coupple of months now.  I also have had some pretty dark thoughts about how things would be if I was no longer around.  I know you said you don't want to see a theripist.  That is exactly the same way I used to feel.  I at one time felt very alone in this  world.  I thought the entire world was hell-bent of making my life harder than everybody elses.  I would see happy people out and about and it made me want to throw up!  All I wanted was to just have one day where I did not feel any pain, physically or mentally.  I was not wanting to be the richest most popular person in the world, I just wanted to be happy... I did not think that was too much to want out of life.  One day I found myself sitting in my car looking for a good place to put an end to my suffering.  For some strange reason, I just drove home.  The next day I woke up and made an appointment with a theripist to try to get some help.  I have been seeing her for a few months now, and I am feeling pretty good.  I also was perscribed Zoloft.  I used to be against just "masking" symptoms with Meds, but I really do have to say the Zoloft really does seem to smooth out the bumps of everyday life.  \nBack to you... I know you feel all alone in your depression, just know it effects many more people than you would think.  It really does help to talk about what you are feeling with someone you feel comfortable with.  You say you are not afraid of death... I used to say the same thing, I used to think I had already lived "enough" life.  That is untill My best friend from college died a few weeks ago.  We were both the same age, It hit me like a ton of bricks... I have not lived a full life yet.  There are so many things I have yet to experience... I realized I was not ready to end things.  Sure I still get "down" from time to time, but the therapy has taught me to work through things, and not to always put emphisis on the negitive of every situation.  It may sound like a line of pure crap... But Positive Thinking really does work!  You are in controll of your life... try to look for the light at the end of every tunnel.... I assure you, things can get better, but you need to be willing to let those changes happen.  \nI hope I helped you out.  If you ever want to chat to somebody that has been in the same situation you are in, you can always e-mail me jam961@yahoo.com  Sometimes it is easier to open up to a sympathetic ear.  I wish you the best of luck!  I really hope you start to feel better.  Just remember, you are never alone, you have all of us here on Yahoo Answers to talk to.
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well, i feel like mine will never stop. i was on meds for years, then i was taken off of them, and now i feel as crazy and depressed as ever. it's a chemical imbalance in the brain, and that might not always be fixable. emotional depression is fixable, and chemical can be, but sometimes it's not. just the draw of the hand i guess.