Anti-depressant pill is only prescribed by a psychiatrist. They will examine you like as you questions to see how far yr depression showed. Here some symtoms like worry for nothing, can't sleep, headache, unable to concerntrate, clumsy (while eating or doing simple work), always say u are afraid that u can't remember this & that etc. Once anti - depressant is prescribed , it is indeed sleepy and it is usually advise to be taken only at nite. Some patient will experience hangover the next day(must inform doctor if it is, they probably give a lighter dosage) And also there are certaine dosage to be given as well and it comes with other medication as well depending how serious yr condition is.

Depression could due to some incident that affects you like dead, work stress, divorce, pre & post natal and also in some conditions GA is injected for an operation that causes you get depression. It does not happen to everyone but more on old aged folks but not all old folks. ( i have seen one).

Besides seeing a psychiatrist , a psychologist too is good. They don't prescribed drugs but they counsel you.

Family support is very important, don't ignore them. Give depression patient encouragement & care. But at the same time don't pamper them as they become lazy (I have seen one).Don't treat them like that they are a bedridden patient & u do everything for them like bring them a glass of water, bath them, etc.They could do it themselves. Don't say words that could hurt them or else they will get worst. A little or minor words that you think it won't hurt but people like them are very very sensitive. Take this people out for holidays, see more people, eat out or even shopping and do some lite activities & excercise....

I hv degree in psychology and currently doing master in counseling. To be honest, i'm someone that anti psychotic drugs. That's how pharmaceutical companies get benefit from it through promoting pills. Look for a counselor or psychologist if you think you really can't cope with it by urself.

please seek doc advice. I've taken before and it does help but not for long. it is still depending on yourself. Identify what happen to you. What bothering you. Talk to your friends.
this will help.

Anti depressant is not a drug that can only be precribed by a psychiatrist.

Means see psychiatrist first then only cntinue with medic...waa...super slepy eyy? i like...hehe...

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Added on January 22, 2010, 10:47 pmwhat's the long term effect from taking the pills?

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Added on January 22, 2010, 10:53 pmseriously? means it can be obtained in black market la?

This post has been edited by cherieaplepie: Jan 22 2010, 10:53 PM

they are many type of antidepressant pills
SSRI, MAO inhibitor, tricyclic antidepressant and few more.. Each will have own way of working as well as specific sides effect. Doctor will decide which 1 is most suitable for u depend on ur current condition and need. So, pls don't get it urself in black market.

Pill isn't the only treatment for antidepressant, counseling, family and peer support play an important roles too.

I agree with you.

Only pills, not good. After depends of them.

I read somewhere that Gerovital no have side effects...

Well, i've been in and out the hospital especially in the pshychiatrist ward especially SJMC, Assunta Hosp and UM recently, best is if your depression is not serious you dont have to result to anti depressant pills at times, its not as bad as you think. Find something to fill in the void/gap. But if you insist, i recommend you to seek help from a phsyciatrist, if budget is a problem you can always go to UM at least it subsidize from the goverment.

Also, all drugs have side effects, most common valium or whatever pills, and there is no prescribe dosage, its always trial and error. you get really tired, dizzy and mood swings, so if its not your last resort dont use it.

Lastly, please do not resort to stret pills such as esctasy/ MDMA they are even worst, as you feel really pleasant and peace kind of bonding but the after effect you got to try to know.

Firstly, how do you even know that you have depression? If you can diagnose depression, then doctors/psychiatrists will be out of jobs.

Next, it's best to see a doctor, to properly diagnose how serious your problem is. If it is not that serious, some lifestyle mods like what bassist said should suffice. If not, the doc might prescibe some pills to induced remission while coupled with lifestyle changes and slowly wean off the pills.

Do not buy pills from pharmacist as they are not allowed to sell anti-depression drugs without a prescription and they are not qualified to diagnose. They might suggest some supplement such as valerian though...

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Added on January 24, 2010, 5:14 pmDoctors do advise patients on lifestyle changes 1st. However, if he thinks the patient is at higher risk of jumping off any building coz of his/her depression, they put them on pills. It's better to risk the side-effects that having a patient with permanantly crushed brain right?

Also, the side effects can be found on many books, both proffesional and layman, and depressed patients in particular doesn't need more stuff to worry about isn't it?

This post has been edited by Kain_Sicilian: Jan 24 2010, 05:16 PM

this is not good you know.. you will just fall asleep like half way doing things...

i used to sleep at the back of my class because of this

and then, if you take it for long, you will soon get immune to it and you need a stronger medicine..

just like pain killer (panadol)...

i agree with one of the member, talk to friends and family...

that is the best medicine and of course, you have to let loose your head!