Posted by Frustratedmama on June 19, 2009, at 20:17:32
In reply to question about antidepressants/depression, posted by sam K on June 19, 2009, at 19:54:06
I would best describe antidepressants as a tool to make you feel "normal" again- not "happy"- but able to enjoy things that you once enjoyed- be able to feel sad when it is appropriate; silly; laughing when others do. However, you should still be able to get tired, get upset, and react to situations "appropriately"....
However, I think for most of us here at babble antidepressants don't always do that.... They seem to cause some people to be hypomanic, others to get anxious, and still others to feel blunted. I have experienced all of the above on antidepressants. At one time they did "work" for me and I should have never gone off of them as they haven't worked well since.... So, hope this isn't too confusing- just my thoughts on the subject.... We are in need of an antidepressant that WORKS and KEEPS ON WORKING :)
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