> I often read that a side-effect of a antidepressant is heightened suicidal feelings. That completely mystifies me. Isnt it exactly what it is supposed to be w

> I often read that a side-effect of a antidepressant is heightened suicidal feelings. That completely mystifies me. Isnt it exactly what it is supposed to be working against ? That's ironic, but not odd. For example, treatments for stomach discomfort can have side effects that include... stomach discomfort. Chemicals affect different people differently. Some people react in the opposite way than others.