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For those of you on antidepressants....

Anonymous
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What was it like when you first went on them? What is it like now? I am asking because I am going to ask my doctor about them. I am depressed and I have thought about suicide. I just want to be happy for once in my life.
Posted by Anonymous on Feb. 2, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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lovinmykiddo07
by Silver Member on Feb. 2, 2012 at 11:58 PM

It took a couple weeks for them to kick in, but once they did I felt SO much better.

Are you on antidepressants now? Have you spoken to your doctor?


Anonymous
by Anonymous on Feb. 2, 2012 at 11:59 PM
I feel a ton better on them. I'm on cymbalta for depression/anxiety.

My so says he can tell a total difference when I'm on them. I'm not so overwhelmed
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Anonymous
by Anonymous on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Sometimes it takes awhile to find the right one and the process can be frustrating due to the side effects. I personally found that diet and exercise worked better for me, but that's not the case for everyone.
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lynnd4
by Silver Member on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:01 AM
It takes about a month to reach theraputic levels. It may take a couple if tries to find something that works for you. It's worth it.
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by Anonymous - Original Poster on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Quoting lovinmykiddo07:

It took a couple weeks for them to kick in, but once they did I felt SO much better.

Are you on antidepressants now? Have you spoken to your doctor?


. Yes, my dr and I talked but I was unsure. He feels I will do much better on them.,
lovinmykiddo07
by Silver Member on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:21 AM


Quoting Anonymous:

Quoting lovinmykiddo07:

It took a couple weeks for them to kick in, but once they did I felt SO much better.

Are you on antidepressants now? Have you spoken to your doctor?


. Yes, my dr and I talked but I was unsure. He feels I will do much better on them.,

They worked great for me. I suggest you at least try them. I hope you start feeling better hun. Being depressed is no fun. :(


Loril420
by Member on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:22 AM
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My hubz says if any dr takes me off the zoloft, they have to live with me....lol


Aleta775
by Bronze Member on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:26 AM

It depends on the medication, but I felt a lot better when I went on meds for the first time. I was a little light headed, but other than that I felt great.

Momo77
by Silver Member on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:36 AM
I've been on citalopram for a week now and it makes me drowsy like I'm stoned but I feel better then I have in a long time. Just talk to your doctor they will see what's best for you and good luck.
mydebbers
by on Feb. 3, 2012 at 12:45 AM

You cant just take meds, and snap be better.  You need therapy ,mindfulness, and a good support system of friends and family.

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