Is it normal to feel down while taking anti-depressants ?

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Is it normal that i've been taking anti-depressants for a while now , and i've been in a good mood , yet recently i have been on a diet , which meant that i can't eat whatever i want and whenever i want to eat , so been feeling really down , even though i am still on anti-depressants . I used to be an emotional eater , like eat when i am bored , sad , happy...etc, now i only eat what is written for me to eat , is this why i'm feeling down ?! , doesn't the anti-depressant make me happier ?!

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  • boston12
    11 years ago

    feeling down is normal for any one with or without taking anti depressants. feelings of over whelming sadness or despair isnt normal. if ur a little down then thats ok. anti depressants are not valium. u will still hav good and bad dayz.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    sometimes taking the tablets my you feel psychologically worse...I do have bouts of depression but I've never taken them. Have you tried something alternative like homeopathy, massage, acupuncture or even just simple exercise like swimming?

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  • Aly_Gator
    10 years ago

    Antidepressants can only help you to a point, they help but they won't cure you... I'm on four antidepressants so I know what your feeling;(

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  • dailyrx
    11 years ago

    It depends on what medication you're on, and how your body works. You can read about different types of meds here: http://www.rxwiki.com/conditions/depression

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  • ginatripodi
    11 years ago

    Your sadness is certainly not caused by your diet. People regularly need tune-ups on their antidepressants -- change of dosage, change of med, addition of a new med. That's a question for your doctor.

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  • noid
    11 years ago

    Boston is totally right.

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  • MissyLeyneous
    11 years ago

    Watch out for worsening symptoms. At their worst, anti-depressants can cause you to have thoughts of suicide and even hallucinations.

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    Go back to your doctor and tell her/him what you told us. There are plenty of reasons why anti-depressants can become less effective.

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  • Energy
    11 years ago

    Yeah, I heard bad things about anti depressants.

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