if you have depression can you answer these questions?

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1. Uranus Hertz Says:
   September 1st, 2009 at 2:41 am

   strattera
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2. Mariana Makes Art Says:
   September 1st, 2009 at 3:05 am

   I’m not currently on any medications. I was going to be prescribed some, but my psychiatrist wanted me to stop drinking caffeine to see if that had any effect. It didn’t.

   I’m still in therapy but going for my last session before I leave for college tomorrow. It hasn’t really done much but its good that someone knows where I stand.

   I don’t know of any herbal medications, nor do I trust them particularly. They’re all placebos if you ask me.

   And yes- I wake up miserable on a regular basis, not fun.
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3. lilly Says:
   September 1st, 2009 at 3:18 am

   Herbal Relief for Depression:
   St. John’s Wort (Hypericum)

   At least one out of every 20 Americans gets depressed each year, and many rely on anti-depressants to help them cope. A new study shows the herb St. John’s Wort might be just as effective, and with fewer side effects.

   The August 3, 1996 issue of the British Medical Journal contains an analysis of approximately 25 studies that suggest that St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is just as helpful as commonly used drugs, without side effects such as headaches or vomiting. Dr. Cynthia Mulrow, one of the study’s authors, says the findings are not surprising. "Some of the commonly used medicines have a basis on herbs or have a basis in plants, and some of the ones were developed using plants."

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   Link to the Abstract on "St. John’s Wort for Depression" from the
   British Medical Journal, No. 7052, Volume 313, August 3, 1996

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   Although not well known in the United States until recently, researchers in Europe have been studying it for decades. Doctors in Germany have been prescribing it for depression and insurance companies have been paying for it. It has available in herb shops in Europe and the United States, but recently has been increasingly selling out as word has been getting around about it effectiveness. It comes in liquid, capsule and dried form.

   Clinical Studies
   Not long ago, experiments were done where mice infected with viruses similar to HIV were given St. John’s Wort extract. The virus’ progress was halted. This led to testing on human HIV and AIDS patients. The results are inconclusive, though anecdotal information reports a significant improvement in some patients.

   St. John’s Wort contains hypericin that inhibits monoamine oxidase, a bodily chemical associated with depression. It appears that hypericin does not act alone. Like many herbal medicines, St. John’s Wort relies on the complex interplay of many constituents for its antidepressant actions. Patients suffering from depression received relief, increased appetite, more interest in life, greater self-esteem and restoration of normal sleeping patterns.

   St. John’s Wort is available as tea, tincture, decoction, oil, and in capsule form. Teas should be made with 1-2 cups of flowers per 1 cup of boiling water. This tea can be drunk three times daily. The dosage of the tincture is 1/4 to 1 teaspoon up to three times daily.

   Perhaps most notable regarding St. John’s Wort extract for depression has been favorable comparisons to standard prescription antidepressive drugs. These include maprotiline hydrochloride and imipramine.

   In a multicenter trial, 135 patients with depression were given either St. John’s Wort (900 mg/day) or imipramine (75 mg/day) for six weeks. Therapeutic success was determined using the HAMD, Clinical Global Impression (CGI), and Depression Scale according to Zerssen. HAMD score improved by 56% in the St. John’s Wort group versus 45% for the imipramine group. Differences on the CGI and Zerssen scales were slightly better for St. John’s Wort although not significantly different. Adverse reactions were reported in 16% of patients taking imipramine while only 12% of those taking St. John’s Wort experienced side effects.

   Precautions
   Dr. Donald Brown of Bastyr University recommends that persons with fair skin avoid exposure to strong sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet light when taking St. John’s Wort because of some cases of photosensitivity that have been reported. He also advises avoiding foods that contain tyramine, alcoholic beverages, and medications such as tyrosine, narcotics, amphetamines, and over-the-counter cold and flu remedies while taking St. John’s Wort. St. John’s Wort should not be taken while also taking prescription antidepressants. It is also Dr. Brown’s opinion that St. John’s Wort should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.

   According to Jonathan Zuess, MD (author of The Natural Prozac Program), tyramine seems to primarily be a problem if a person has high blood pressure. This is due to St. John’s Wort working in a similar way to drugs that are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

   However, studies done in the 1990’s have shown that the MAOI-like effect of St. John’s Wort is negligible when it’s used in normal doses. So it is unlikely that it would react with tyramine. In Germany, where doctors have had the most experience with St. John’s Wort, it is considered safe to use in patients with high blood pressure.

   Nonetheless, if you have high blood pressure, and your doctor agrees to your use of St. John’s Wort, the following precautions should be taken:

   Have your blood pressure checked at least weekly for the first six weeks, and at least monthly thereafter.

   Do not eat foods containing tyramine.

   Even if you do not ha
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4. ;] Says:
   September 1st, 2009 at 3:33 am

   i was diagnosed with severe/suicidal depression.. i took pills for 3 years.

   1.i took zoloft.. it helped.. it takes about 6 weeks to take effect though. if you skip a day or so on any pill you throw off its balance & it wont work

   2. no,sorry.

   3. yess.. even if you arent depressed it happens

   ahh well all i can say is it is the worst feeling. i had it reaaaaaaallly bad. i cried every single freakin day for about 3 months straight. it hurt my eyes to cry from how much i cried.. it was terrible.you will get out of it.. i did. just take ur medication & talk about ur depression a lot, write about it, cry it all out, get it all out of your system & one day you will be able to talk about it with out feeling a thing;]
   god bless you (if you believe in god.. if not sorry)
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   Experience

5. Dil Hara Says:
   September 1st, 2009 at 3:48 am

   Always feeling under the weather? Always not in the mood to be around others and have a good time? If you’re suffering from prolonged sadness for quite some time now, you should face these bouts of depression and get yourself diagnosed by a psychiatrist, they’re doctors who can actually help you out with your problem. Not to mention the various depression treatments, as well as all sorts of depression medication that doctors prescribe to their depression patients.

   Fortunately depression can now be cured, especially when diagnosed early, depressed individuals can actually be treated through therapy and depression medication, although it may be a bit costly, a person’s good mental health is something that shouldn’t be scrimped on. Cognitive behavioral talk or interpersonal talk are incredibly healthy depression treatments that are just some of the available psychosocial depression treatments that cognitive behavior therapists can offer to their patients, both actually prove to be able to produce fruitful and positive results even for just short-term sessions, around ten to twenty weeks are almost always, already enough to get a depression patient slowly begin their recovery towards a sound mental health.

   Before getting started with depression medication, the depression patient must first get him or herself to a reputable doctor, get a diagnosis of which type of depression the patient is actually suffering from, may it be clinical depression, manic depression or what-have-you. It’s best that you’re sure what you’re actually dealing with since there are various depression medications that are available in the market, you should make sure that you get the most appropriate one, the one that’ll actually cure your depression illness.

   There’s actually a wide variety of anti-depressant depression medications available to help treat those who are suffering from depressive disorders. The more popular ones are those that are of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs variant then there are the tricyclics while the other popular variant is the monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs. These depression medications (the SSRIs variant as well as the other newer depression medication available in the market) actually to be a much safer alternative than the tricyclics, since they have fewer side-effects as opposed to the tricyclics depression medication variant.

   Sometimes, doctors actually find it more effective to mix up these depression medications, depending on the needs of the individual, the doctor might actually prescribed a variety of depression medication to help cure one’s depression illness. Also the dosages of depression medication can actually be increased or lowered depending on what the doctor finds to be the most effective. However, when it comes to taking these depression medications, patients are highly advised to never mix up depression medications as well as pick out which dosages to take without consulting their doctors first.

   Anti-anxiety or sedatives however, should never be mistaken as depression medication. Even though these anti-anxiety drugs are often prescribed along with depression medication, they don’t actually help cure one’s depression illness. Their mere purpose is to help calm one’s nerves which is why depression medications are still needed to be taken by the depression patient.

   There are actually some common side-effects from depression medication, usually coming from the tricyclic variety. Some people tend to not mind these side-effects from depression medication, however if it does become to much of a bother and may end up ruining one’s ability to function properly, it’s best to go immediately to your doctor and report the side-effects. Quite common side-effects from depression medication are the following:

   Dry mouth: always having the irritating feeling of being hydrated, it’s best to always have some (clean, drinking) water nearby so as to have something to drink whenever dry mouth occurs, chewing sugar free gum as well as brushing your teeth after every meal is also a good idea.

   Constipation: cure such discomfort by eating and taking in a lot of fiber to help aid your digestion.

   Blurry vision: another temporary side-effect, this one’s quite easy to pass but if it proves to be too much of a bother, consult your doctor immediately.

   Headaches: quite common with the newer kinds of depression medication, it’s really not a big deal and will actually go away easily.

   Insomnia: first-time users may actually experience this depression medication side-effect but it usually just happens during the first few weeks of taking the depression medication, asking your doctor to lower the dosage of the depression medication may actually help you with this side-effect, as well as the time of day wherein you take your depression medication can actually have something to do with your sleeping problem.
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   http://www.octuber.com/2009/07/finding-right-depression-medication.html

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