Posted by IsoM on December 9, 2001, at 23:11:58
In reply to How does it feel to respond to an AD ?, posted by janejj on December 8, 2001, at 21:00:04
Others have mentioned a fast response to antidepressants when they work - some within a few days. Don't be discouraged though if you don't get such a response. For me, if I was going to feel side-effects, they kicked in quickly but not the benefits. From the first time I took Zoloft, I'd vomit within the hour. The pill refused to stay down so I never did find if it would've worked. For me all ADs took around 3 or more weeks to work. Only Celexa started started to work in a week - I was so surprised.
So if they don't work as quickly as they might for others, don't get discouraged. Hang in there, you might be like me.
When it starts to work, you'll wake one day & start to go about your normal routine when you catch yourself thinking, "hey, life doesn't quite suck so much" - it's a surprise, something you don't expect, & if it continues to work, it's like you've had sunglasses removed from viewing your life.
> Hi Guys,
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> I'm just wondering how it feels to respond to an antidepressant ? Is it a really gradual thing and does it keep getting better the longer you are on it ?
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> regards
> J
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