Neuroplastic Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/07/antidepressant-medication_n_819734.html "antidepressants can cause anything from nervousness, headache and dry mouth to insomnia, dizziness and erectile dysfunction." The number and severity of the side-effects mentioned in the article are, of course, just the tip of the iceberg. Better than nothing, though. "Researchers found that more than a quarter of Americans currently taking antidepressants haven't actually been diagnosed with the conditions that traditionally qualified one for a prescription, like depression or anxiety disorders." I bet this number is much higher, considering the broadening of the definition of "depression and anxiety disorders". Quite many comments in the comment section are really insightful. Still others would need being answered to with the link to "survivingantidepressants" once it is brimful of the *real* data on SSRIs, which will happen soon, by the way. 2000-2008 Paxil for a situational depression 2008 - Paxil c/t Severe protracted WD syndrome ever since; improving “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once” Albert Einstein "Add signature to your profile. This way we can help you even better!" Surviving Antidepressants And, above all, ... keep walking. Just keep walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted March 19, 2011 Administrator Share Posted March 19, 2011 Excellent points, Neuro. ...Quite many comments in the comment section are really insightful. Still others would need being answered to with the link to "survivingantidepressants" once it is brimful of the *real* data on SSRIs, which will happen soon, by the way. Yes, that's one way we'll get the word out! This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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