Posted by Jedi on August 24, 2005, at 12:01:43
In reply to BDNF Question, posted by denise190466 on August 24, 2005, at 10:43:54
> If what researchers say about SSRIs is true and that they mainly work by ultimately increasing BDNF, why in the past have SSRI's only taken a few days to work for me when they have worked.
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> The first time I ever took an antidepressant (Dothiepin) it actually worked within 24 hours I just don't get it. Can anyone shed any light?
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Hi Denise,
In my opinion, when a true antidepressant medication works in one day it is probably a side effect of the med or the placebo effect you are feeling. I've been on at least 25 different combination trials and just the anticipation of having something work when I feel so bad can make me feel somewhat better. This type of feeling has never lasted. Everybody is different and some get quicker response. I wish I could tell in a few days if a med was going to work. It sure would save a lot of time.
Take care,
Jedi
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