you can try benzoyl peroxide to control your pimples.

depends on the individual. apart from benzoyl peroxide, topical Dalacin T might works too.

for benzoyl peroxide, if 5% not strong enough for your pimples, try 10%.

the side-effect that i have experienced before was extreme grogginess/sleepiness after waking up (causing me to knock on two cars on the way to work)

another one would be weight gain. i gained 5-8 kgs after consuming the medication.

mm actually why are you taking antidepressant? its not good to take for long term unless you're prescribed by specialist such as a psychiatrist.

support from family, friends, spouses are good, but there are times when professional help is needed (and sometimes medication). so, really, case by case 1

not me, but someone very close to me. so i witnessed the entire thing
i really hope u r feeling better now. follow the psychiatrist's advice. i'm sure he/she is able to help u. and no, u're not crazy. depression is a medical condition, can be biological. that is why professional help is needed most of the time.

After reading this topic I understand n feel TS
I had a different difficult journey that lead me to anxiety attacked and depression for sometime like 1-2 years

I almost went to see a psychiatrist like tomorrow (an example)
Thank God I took my hardest first step out of my depression and anxiety by just freaking do it no matter how much fear I had that time
It's dam tough

So I understand and today I'm ok and happy cos I faced my fear.

That was my solution to my depression.

Besides family support u need alot of friends support and last resort is still on yourself
Dont give up , Move on no matter how hard 

TS, I sincerely feel you as I experienced this before. Remember, depression is not a disease, it's a sign that you are holding into something or been strong for too long.

Now it's time for you to let go of your old self / detach and reborn again...

How? As mentioned by others, start exercising. If you feel dreadful to start, try walking in the morning instead. Do it at least 20 minutes coupled with deep breathing in a relaxed way. Remember attitude is important and keep it PERSISTENTLY everyday.

Avoid processed foods and stick to whole foods. Types of foods already mentioned in previous posts. Drink plenty of warm water. If your central nervous system is dehydrated, stress can kicks in.

Supplement? I prefer herbs than pills. I recommend ashwagandha herbs.
http://www.asianhealthsecrets.com/ashwagan...nervous-system/

Avoid coffee. Although it stimulate your alertness, you'll feel the after effect. Try chamomile tea, etc...
http://www.ayurvediccure.com/top-herbal-re...nxiety-attacks/

Since you don't have friends, you can get some motivation books / audiobooks to brain wash your mind for the time being. You need to master your mind as it can bring wonders or kills you.
Two good books I had read so far:
1. Be happy by andrew matthews
2. How to stop worrying and start living by Dale Carnegie

If you are the kind of person who always hook to facebook, search for Elliot Hulse and view some of his videos on anxiety / depression / etc...

But at least, try start to create more friends by joining some religious / spiritual gathering. Human bonding is important...go find a bf and fell in love

@activexxx wtf, it's a disease... what you experienced isn't the same as what others do. stop recommending "herbs".

@Brielle123
It's a good thing you decide to get help. Ignore your mom telling ppl you're crazy (mine did the same thing). But at this point, 0 f***s to be given.

If purely biological, take meds. If not, light dose of meds + counselling.

Ask your doc to switch if you're unhappy with your current ones. Try different ones. They don't always work, usually try a few months then see effect.

You can try Wellbutrin (some experience weight loss side effect).  I've tried Lexapro and Prozac, both didn't do much.

What helped me a lot is STRUCTURE. You need to force yourself into a routine. Do little by little. Depression never really goes away, or it hasn't for me anyway. If I get an episode, I'll be crippled for a few days.

the first thing in taking anti depressant is the withdrawal from it...you will have suicidal tendency ...mood swings ... better talk it out with your friends , go somewhere else for a while , meditate ...pills wont help you ..trust me ..it only stop the problem temporarily ..