further: SSRI's create a paradoxical reaction. In other words, the drugs create the depressive symptoms experienced by the depressed patient. It is exactly l

further: SSRI's create a paradoxical reaction. In other words, the drugs create the depressive symptoms experienced by the depressed patient. It is exactly like giving a depressed patient, a depressive drug, in the hope that their brain will think it is under attack and heal itself. hence paradoxical reaction Instead of feeling better after beginning their antidepressant prescriptions, many patients have found themselves grappling with heightened anxiety, sudden agitation, insomnia, and in severe cases, thoughts of self-harm Some studies have been published that show that these antidepressants may deteriorate the state of the depression (make it worse) and even cause suicidal ideation or action. 2018 paper https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/21028/1/Thesis-Neurobiology_Carina_Schoenmaker_S2498529.pdf https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/21028/1/Thesis-Neurobiol... paradoxical reaction, a guide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradoxical_reaction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradoxical_reaction