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anti-depressants
Replies: 11Last Post Nov. 20, 2008 7:23pm by prisoner of hss
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ok, so my doctor put me on anti-depressants and i took the first one this morning. guess i was hopin for a miracle. i basically felt the same all day, but maybe a little lower :( i got the less expensive, generic brand at the chemist, so i hope that dosent effect it. i really need it to work. how long until it starts working for me?

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They usually take about a week to start working.

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It's different for everyone. I'd consider waiting about a week to see if they'll kick in.

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usually 2 days..youlll feel a difference it feels natural

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Depending on the drug, they'll take a week to a month to fully kick in, though the initial effects will start sooner. So give it time.

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They take a few weeks (on average) to "work". Before that, you might get some side effects that make you feel anxious, high, depressed or tired.

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From what I've looked up and experienced, anti-depressants don't really 'work' beyond a broad blunt effect. The placebo effect probably takes awhile to kick in for most people, though.

Basically, I'm just saying don't expect any positive results. These aren't medicines that treat any 'disease'.  It sounds like you're relying on them for something, in which case I'd recommend doing something else. I honestly don't know your situation so I can't think of what to recommend, but I beat depression on my own without drugs when all the psychiatrists clained I had a 'genetic disorder' and would relapse. I think a lot of people do relapse, but there's such thing as transcending depression. But anyway, as much of a callous bastard I am now, I'm here if you need me.

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Don't expect them to start working right away. They need time to do their thing.

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Quote: from prisoner of hss at 11:33 pm on Nov. 19, 2008

From what I've looked up and experienced, anti-depressants don't really 'work' beyond a broad blunt effect. The placebo effect probably takes awhile to kick in for most people, though.  

Basically, I'm just saying don't expect any positive results. These aren't medicines that treat any 'disease'. It sounds like you're relying on them for something, in which case I'd recommend doing something else. I honestly don't know your situation so I can't think of what to recommend, but I beat depression on my own without drugs when all the psychiatrists clained I had a 'genetic disorder' and would relapse. I think a lot of people do relapse, but there's such thing as transcending depression. But anyway, as much of a callous bastard I am now, I'm here if you need me.


on any topic about psychology, always take hss's posts with a grain of salt, and a few more pinches of salt.


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Quote: from tell me again at 4:56 pm on Nov. 20, 2008

Quote: from prisoner of hss at 11:33 pm on Nov. 19, 2008

From what I've looked up and experienced, anti-depressants don't really 'work' beyond a broad blunt effect. The placebo effect probably takes awhile to kick in for most people, though.

 Basically, I'm just saying don't expect any positive results. These aren't medicines that treat any 'disease'.  It sounds like you're relying on them for something, in which case I'd recommend doing something else. I honestly don't know your situation so I can't think of what to recommend, but I beat depression on my own without drugs when all the psychiatrists clained I had a 'genetic disorder' and would relapse. I think a lot of people do relapse, but there's such thing as transcending depression. But anyway, as much of a callous bastard I am now, I'm here if you need me.


on any topic about psychology, always take hss's posts with a grain of salt, and a few more pinches of salt.


my opinions are well thought out because I've 'believed' exactly what other people believed in the past

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Quote: from prisoner of hss at 2:59 pm on Nov. 20, 2008

Quote: from tell me again at 4:56 pm on Nov. 20, 2008

Quote: from prisoner of hss at 11:33 pm on Nov. 19, 2008

From what I've looked up and experienced, anti-depressants don't really 'work' beyond a broad blunt effect. The placebo effect probably takes awhile to kick in for most people, though.    

  Basically, I'm just saying don't expect any positive results. These aren't medicines that treat any 'disease'.  It sounds like you're relying on them for something, in which case I'd recommend doing something else. I honestly don't know your situation so I can't think of what to recommend, but I beat depression on my own without drugs when all the psychiatrists clained I had a 'genetic disorder' and would relapse. I think a lot of people do relapse, but there's such thing as transcending depression. But anyway, as much of a callous bastard I am now, I'm here if you need me.


 

 on any topic about psychology, always take hss's posts with a grain of salt, and a few more pinches of salt.


my opinions are well thought out because I've 'believed' exactly what other people believed in the past

thinking a lot doesn't mean you aren't biased. a "reformed attitude" probably makes you more biased, if anything.


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Quote: from tell me again at 10:16 pm on Nov. 20, 2008

Quote: from prisoner of hss at 2:59 pm on Nov. 20, 2008

Quote: from tell me again at 4:56 pm on Nov. 20, 2008

Quote: from prisoner of hss at 11:33 pm on Nov. 19, 2008

From what I've looked up and experienced, anti-depressants don't really 'work' beyond a broad blunt effect. The placebo effect probably takes awhile to kick in for most people, though.

  Basically, I'm just saying don't expect any positive results. These aren't medicines that treat any 'disease'. It sounds like you're relying on them for something, in which case I'd recommend doing something else. I honestly don't know your situation so I can't think of what to recommend, but I beat depression on my own without drugs when all the psychiatrists clained I had a 'genetic disorder' and would relapse. I think a lot of people do relapse, but there's such thing as transcending depression. But anyway, as much of a callous bastard I am now, I'm here if you need me.


  on any topic about psychology, always take hss's posts with a grain of salt, and a few more pinches of salt.


my opinions are well thought out because I've 'believed' exactly what other people believed in the past

thinking a lot doesn't mean you aren't biased. a "reformed attitude" probably makes you more biased, if anything.


if you think all by yourself in a bubble and read one side of the story, sure

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