What is the first thing that comes to mind when we you are feeling blue ? In many occasions the first option is antidepressants .Many doctors prescribe antidepressants is their patient is dealing with depression . Antidepressant is a pharmaceutical drug that is use very often to treat depression . In some cases antidepressants make someone become addicted. Before taking antidepressant you should keep in mind their effectiveness, risks and also if there are anymore solutions to depression . Antidepressants do not always cure your depression they affect your health in various ways .
Depression There are many types of depression . There is major depression,chronic depression (dysthymia), Atypical depression ,Postpartum depression ,Bipolar depression,seasonal depression and also Psychotic depression . Each of these depressions are different . You may find yourself felling lonely , sad , depressed . Depression is dangerous for your health . Major depression is when we experience lack of interest . For example you might not feel like going to school or work anymore . You might not want to do things that you would usually enjoy before . Chronic depression lasts two years or more and its a strong feeling of sadness . Atypical depression is when a person feel her or she is getting better but its only temporarily . Postpartum depression can occur in new mothers and its symptom's are more prolonged. Bipolar depression deals with mood disorders . Seasonal depression is brought out through the change of seasons Its peoples sensitivity to season changes .Psychotic depression is very serious . During this depression the person starts to hear voices or see people . So many types of depression and the only solution that people take in consideration are antidepressants.
Before taking any antidepressant we should be aware of their side effects . At www.helpguide.org it states “antidepressants aren’t a silver bullet for depression. Medication doesn’t cure the underlying problem and is rarely a long-term solution” A agree with this statement because some people think that antidepressant are the best solution when its really not. Antidepressants have side effects . One type of antidepressant is Prozac .Prozac has many side effects such as :high blood pressure,chest pain, weight loss ,Vision changes , constipation and much more . While you may think that Prozac is helping you cope with depression it is really making you worse !Our health is very essential and we need to find what is best for our body . Its better to get into a treatment to help cope treat depression than take antidepressants which make our health worsen .
Depression can be dealt with just a change in our life style . For instance we can exercise ,get a better nutrition , get a good rest , we can also find social support . Depression can be caused be a lost in the family . If this is the situation it is best if we find that social support someone when can talk to . You might want to let yourself out .Getting a good exercise helps keep you of the problem because your active and it will also make you feel better with yourself. A good nutrition also helps with a good health .you need to eat the right food at the right time in order to be healthy . Rest is very important ,you don't want to feel overwhelmed so you need to sleep .
As a result lets cure depression the right way . Think of the healthiest way to get to treat depression . Don't always try to find the easiest way because its not always the right way. Antidepressants don't cure your health ! .
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