Wow. There are a lot of assholes around. Anyway, I would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor (the one that prescribes you the ante-depressants) and bring your parents along. That way your parents can hear directly from your doctor who is a trained professional that you actually do have a diagnosed mental illness and that anti depressants are the right treatment for you. Contrary to what many people think, anti-depressants aren't addictive. You don't need to increase the dose to get the same effect and don't have cravings for them when you stop taking the medication.
I understand what you are going through as I myself have depression. I hope things get better for you soon! Take care :)
People on this site are very uneducated in some regards. Actually, anti-depressants are said to be non-addictive. This isn't really true though, because your brain will not function normally if you decide to up and quick the drug. The brain eventually works up a tolerance to the substance and will lack in serotonin if you quit. I mean, I would have to say that means it's addicting. I've been on multiple SSRIs and they are definitely addictive. Over time, the drug loses its effect also, you would most likley have to up the dose. Getting off of these meds can be hell. It is known as SSRI discontinuation syndrome. Not to mention the plethora of side effects associated with the drugs. Do some research before or ask your psychiatrist. I'm not talking out of my ass.
It depends greatly on what type of antidepressant he was prescribed. You don't need to increase the dosage, but a lot of people get pretty bad withdrawal symptoms when stopping. It depends on the drug.
That is why no one should decide to take them or stop taking them without a doctor's approval.
Is it normal for my parents to believe I don't have depression?
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Wow. There are a lot of assholes around. Anyway, I would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor (the one that prescribes you the ante-depressants) and bring your parents along. That way your parents can hear directly from your doctor who is a trained professional that you actually do have a diagnosed mental illness and that anti depressants are the right treatment for you. Contrary to what many people think, anti-depressants aren't addictive. You don't need to increase the dose to get the same effect and don't have cravings for them when you stop taking the medication.
I understand what you are going through as I myself have depression. I hope things get better for you soon! Take care :)
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People on this site are very uneducated in some regards. Actually, anti-depressants are said to be non-addictive. This isn't really true though, because your brain will not function normally if you decide to up and quick the drug. The brain eventually works up a tolerance to the substance and will lack in serotonin if you quit. I mean, I would have to say that means it's addicting. I've been on multiple SSRIs and they are definitely addictive. Over time, the drug loses its effect also, you would most likley have to up the dose. Getting off of these meds can be hell. It is known as SSRI discontinuation syndrome. Not to mention the plethora of side effects associated with the drugs. Do some research before or ask your psychiatrist. I'm not talking out of my ass.
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Agreed.
It depends greatly on what type of antidepressant he was prescribed. You don't need to increase the dosage, but a lot of people get pretty bad withdrawal symptoms when stopping. It depends on the drug.
That is why no one should decide to take them or stop taking them without a doctor's approval.