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Depression Drugs.

Depression drugs, anti-depressants, psychiatric medications are generally the first thing medical professionals reach for when treating depression. If you are suffering from the effects of a depressive episode or a major depression, anti-depressant drugs may alleviate some of your symptoms.

However, you need to know that depression drugs are not the be all and end all miracle cure for depression. These drugs have their own unique set of side effects, some of which can be quite uncomfortable or downright dangerous. Add to this the fact that recent research is calling their effectiveness into question.

Educating oneself about the risks or benefits of medication is extremely important. You need to make an informed educated decision about whether pharmaceuticals are right for you.

Depression Drugs and Brain Chemical imbalances.

The common understanding nowadays is that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance that can be rectified by depression drugs. According to this theory, low levels of the 'neurotransmitter' serotonin leads to depression and depression drugs can raise the levels of serotonin thus 'curing' depression.

The truth is that medical researchers know very little about how anti-depressant drugs work. For instance, there is no test to know how much serotonin is in the brain. Therefore, it is impossible to know what a normal level of serotonin is, let alone bring it back to a 'normal' level. Consequently, it is impossible to tell if depression drugs bring serotonin levels back to where they should be.

There is no solid evidence that low serotonin levels cause depression. Consider this: Advil will help with the pain of a headache. Does a lack of Advil create a headache? Depression drugs claim to raise serotonin levels in a matter of hours, however, it takes days or weeks for a relief in depression to be felt. If an increase in serotonin was the answer to depression, there would be an instant response to depression drugs.

The basic thing nobody asks is why do people take drugs of any sort? Why do we have these accessories to normal living to live? I mean, is there something wrong with society that's making us so pressurized, that we cannot live without guarding ourselves against it?

- John Lennon

The fact of the matter is that depression just isn't that simple. Research is showing that there are a large number of factors that can cause depression which means that a cure for depression can be a very complex and holistic process. Some of the factors that have been shown to cause depression are:

  • Brain inflammation
  • Excessive stress hormones
  • Immune system weakness
  • Abnormal brainwave activity
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Shrinking brain cells

Side Effects of Depression Drugs

The following represents a list of known side effects of SSRI's (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)

  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Decreased sex drive
  • Dizziness (falling due to being dizzy)
  • Weight gain / loss
  • Tremors / Shakes
  • Sweating
  • Sleepiness / Fatigue
  • Dry mouth
  • Diarrhea / Constipation
  • Headaches
  • Suicide

The following is a list of side effects of the newer depression drugs called 'atypical antidepressants'

  • nausea
  • fatigue
  • weight gain
  • sleepiness
  • nervousness
  • dry mouth
  • blurred vision

The side effects of 'Tricyclic' antidepressants and MAOI's are more sever than the newer types of depression drugs. Therefore they are rarely prescribed and only after other medications have been tried and shown to be ineffective.

With drawl from Depression Drugs

While antidepressants are not a narcotic that can create an addiction they can be hard to stop taking because of the effects of withdrawal. Some of the withdrawal symptoms are:

  • crying / emotional spells
  • extreme restlessness
  • dizziness
  • fatigue
  • aches, pains, and soreness
  • depression
  • anxiety

The depression and anxiety associated with withdrawal can be mistaken for a return of the original depression which can trigger a renewed depressive episode.

Depression Drugs Alternatives

Depression drugs are not a miracle cure. They aren't a cure at all. They may alleviate some of the symptoms but they can't change the underlying factors that caused the depression to begin with. As mentioned before a holistic approach to depression should be seriously considered. Take care of nutrition, exercise and stress and the chances are you'll feel an awful lot better. Take care of your brainwave anomalies and you will definitely feel better.

Here at AFRS we have created a product that is the result of science and technology coming together to form a treatment that is extremely effective and powerful in dealing with the root underlying cause inside the brain. AFRS Depression Crushers is designed to create brain hemispheric harmony and balance. When nutrition, exercise, stress, and brain functions are treated at the same time, the result is the end of depression. Say goodbye to depression drugs today. Say hello to freedom from depression!

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