
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.

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Well, ive been to see the doc and surprise surprise hes diagnosed depression. Hes wants me to go on fluoxetine ( 20mg ). He was a typical doctor, kind but too busy to get into the why's and wherefores of things so Im gona phone tomorrow and see if I can be put on the councelling waiting list. He also told me itl be at least a month till these kick in as well... great :(
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better than citalopram.
Hope they go well for you.
message me if you've any questions.
#5...I think they prescribe different anti depressants for different problems or levels dont they?
nadareal... the only way to see a councillor quicker is to go private and I dont have the money.Btw... I dont know how to look up that mango post lol
Anti-deps aren't all prozac based, but most of the usual ones are from one family; the SSRI's, and Citalopram which Wham mentioned is also in this family. Hope that helps.