Posted by Racer on May 3, 2007, at 13:21:36
In reply to Re: Do antidepressants work ?, posted by linkadge on May 3, 2007, at 6:26:08
A lot of people on this board will tell you that antidepressants have helped them a great deal. Others will tell you that psychotropic medications allow them to function. And still others, myself included, say that psychotropic medications are tools, like any other -- no screwdriver will work, if it's not used correctly and for the purpose intended. (Except that a screwdriver can fill in for a hoof pick in a pinch...)
It's true that many studies show some less than stellar results. When you take all the research together, though, it shows that most people who experience major depressive disorder can be helped by antidepressant medications. Does that mean that any AD will do? Of course not -- but the research sure looks to indicate that trying a variety of drugs is more likely than not to provide relief from depressive symptoms. It may not be the first, second, or even third drug that's tried -- but in the end, there's a very strong likelihood that everyone with depression can benefit from some medication or combination.
I'm very sorry that you haven't found what you're looking for with medications, Linkadge. I hope that you find relief somewhere, whether it's through medication, therapy, meditation, or some other mechanism. It must be very difficult for you to feel this way, and for so long.
Good luck.
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