Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
ii have lived with depershion all my life also migrains and motionsickness................i have had several breakdowens and was in hospital once .............this time it has been 9 years and about i year ago it got worse and i had to have my meds increased and just this lased two weakes i have started to feel better...............so i am back dowen to the meds i have been taking for the past 9 years i dont know if i will ever get over this break dowen ................i just cant see it happening .............i am 58 and strugle dailey with this ................they had me on one med that caused me to louse one thrid of my hair befor i found out what was going on i dont know if it will come back .................i am not happy about that .............and i am on 4 diferent meds two of witch cause weaight gain and i gaind weaight and that med that cased hair loss caused weaight gane to so i am not gaining eney more weaight since i am off it ...............on the higher dose i was to tired to get aneything done .............i think they schoul make you more awayer of side afects i would of chosen to have the meds changed long ago if i had knowen ..........one that i am on still causes weaight gain and hair loss but doesent seam to be bothering me i dont think i wanted to get it changed and the doctor just does not want want to change it he sais i need it ..............i dont know what to think if i gain aney more weaight or louse aney more hair we will have a discushion on that ................not sure what i expect in here so just wanted to introduse myself and say hi to everyone .....................take care
Antidepressants and all medications and supplements in general will have the potential to cause side effects. Some are more likely to cause certain side effects, like weight gain, more than others.
Well, if you're not happy with your medications, you should ask your doctor about changing them. If they're causing all of these horrible side effects and aren't helping you feel better, then it may not be worth taking.
As a patient, you are entitled to know everything about your treatment such as any possible side effects you may experience while taking a medication. However, doctors don't always mention these things themselves; it is up to you to ask these questions about whatever you'd like to know. Remember to discuss all of your concerns and questions with your doctor. Don't be afraid to speak up!
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