Antidepressants Pros And Cons

Although some people might not agree with taking antidepressants, it is an effective way to stop whatever type of depression one may have from getting worse than what it already is. There are various types of antidepressants when trying to deal with depression. If one wants to start taking an antidepressant they should consult a doctor and make a choice together for whatever works best for the patient. It is important to view certain pros and cons of antidepressants before jumping to conclusions. Most antidepressants have side effects so one can expect diarrhea, nausea, and other side effects when using antidepressants. Although one may experience certain side effects when using antidepressants most side effects disappear within a few weeks …show more content…
A type of medication that females tend to overdose on are sleeping pills. This allows women to survive rather than putting themselves in danger by shooting or hanging themselves. These antidepressants allow women and other individuals to catch up on sleep and put their mind to rest from reality for a while. There are some antidepressants that have been proved to be both safe and effective. Fluoxetine (Prozac) and Escitalopram (Lexapro) is approved for a younger age group. Prozac can be taken by children ages eight years and up and Lexapro can be taken by children ages 12 and up. This shows that these specific antidepressants are without a doubt effective towards the younger crowd. It is always harder for a child to go through counseling since the child still has not experienced or seen what the world has to offer for them. People who do not benefit from the effects of their antidepressant should know to try other available options. Clinical guidelines recommend switching antidepressants if the patient is not affected by its highest dosage. It is always better to start off at a right dosage of antidepressants. If one takes a small amount of the antidepressant they will most likely switch to new medication because it is not enough for them to bring them out of their depression stage. Patients who usually start with a higher dose of antidepressants are less likely …show more content…
In psychology we use our mind to learn about specific behaviors. They suppress depressive behavior and they allow a form of enlighten because it allows its users to fight its battle with depression. Depression affects the way people think and act such as; isolating themselves, having a sense of hopelessness, and even suicidal thoughts. This form of treatment helps to diminish the effects of depression on their mind and body. Antidepressants help regulate the chemical imbalances which in turn regulates your thoughts and behavioral processes. This method is critical to psychology because they are used for the treatment for behavioral and mental disorders. While there are other forms of treating depression such as counseling, group therapy, and hypnosis, these could take years to successfully treat depression. In addition, these treatments are often times not covered by the patients’ health insurances; hence very few can afford these treatments. This makes antidepressants an effective way to treat various forms of depression, whether it would be long term or short term. Antidepressants can boost a person’s mood so that they can get out of the depression stage. Depression is known as “the common cold of mental illness.” In psychology we use our brains to process certain behavioral activities. If one is not behaving normally it can be hard to observe the person’s actual actions due to them not being able to