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Medication does work. I had depression for about a year, and they gave me Paroxetine. It is very effective. It was a bit complicated to get off the med, as I go
by d--b 9y ago
Medication does work. I had depression for about a year, and they gave me Paroxetine. It is very effective. It was a bit complicated to get off the med, as I got some side effects when I stopped (sensations of falling down, that kind of thing).
Anyway, probably best to talk to a doctor about it.
Hypericum extract is supposed to help in episodes of mild depression and is much less problematic that strong meds.
- fredch 9y agoThese medications carry black box warnings from the FDA, which means they should be used as a last resort due to significant side effects. It's great that they worked for you, but they are objectively very dangerous and should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
- hh3k0 9y agoDepression is potentially fatal. Thirty percent of all clinically depressed patients attempt suicide; half of them ultimately succeed in taking their own life. It is crystal clear that the risk–benefit ratio is in favor of antidepressants.