Posted by SLS on May 31, 2000, at 7:51:54
In reply to Drug Related Violence , posted by Cecilia on May 31, 2000, at 3:07:26
Hi Cecilia
> I tried to post on the thread above on drug related violence but it wouldn`t print. Just wanted to say that in my opinion, while I`m sure there are some people for whom AD`s alter brain chemistry so as to increase violence and there are some people who commit suicide while on AD`s because the drug is working and they have increased energy, I think that most of the people who commit suicide while on AD`s do so simply because the drug didn`t work. For those of us who have tried many different AD`s. each time there is a little shred of hope, "maybe this will be the one that works" and then after you`ve been on it long enough to have to admit, "no this isn`t going to do anything either, of course the depression becomes even worse.
I was disappointed when your post didn't display properly on the thread above. Did you use the less-than-sign" - the opposite of ">"? This symbol is reserved for the posting-program and will cause problems if you do use it.
Anyway, your explanation as to what may induce some people to commit suicide is surely correct for a great percentage of people. There are many more.
The issue that I addressed in the previous thread is that I feel there is enough of a percentage of people who will become suicidal or violent as a result of the drug they are taking to warrant that more attention be paid to this phenomenon. Too many people believe that this sort of thing doesn't happen at all. Would you prefer that your mother's psychiatrist not believe this possible when he prescribes her a new antidepressant and sends her home?
It happened to me - several times. The effect was dramatic.
This has motivated me to make sure doctors, patients, and researchers know about it. Again, that it happens is too obvious to be ignored. I don't know why it is.
I feel that your point is an important reinforcement for understanding how quickly one can become demoralized, despondent, desperate, and suicidal when an antidepressant fails to make them feel better. I think it is critical to recognize that an antidepressant can make this same person feel *worse*. Now, what are we going to do about it?
- Scott
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