Posted by doxogenic boy on October 23, 2013, at 6:22:48
In reply to Re: Do antidepressants worsen your depression? » doxogenic boy, posted by Bob on October 22, 2013, at 21:35:41
> Like most theories along these lines of thinking, I don't see a viable alternative for ameliorating the symptoms of someone who is experiencing a severe mental health issue. What are the alternatives to antidepressants?
I agree with that, but it is important with more research into predicting who becomes better from antidepressants, and who doesn't. Maybe there is a genetic predisposition, that explain the reason why antidepressants worsen the depression in some individuals. When they know this, they may try cognitive behavioral therapy instead.
http://www.madnessradio.net/files/tardivedysphoriadarticle.pdf
Quote from article:It is proposed that tardive dysphoria (TDp) is an abnormal dys-phoric state that develops in some predisposed individuals with prolonged antidepressant treatment. Patients with this syndrome may comprise a significant fraction of TRD subjects.
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The incidence or predisposing risk factors are as yet unknown, but younger age at onset of antidepressant exposure and genetic
underexpression of the serotonin transporter, such as with the short form of the serotonin transporter, may increase the risk of
TDp. End quote.It also is important for the patient to know of both short-term and long-term side effects, to be able to make an informed decision.
- doxogenic
Earlier TRD/anxiety
300 mg tianeptine, 6 X 50 mg successfully since Oct 2009
20 mcg liothyronine
40 mg escitalopram
100 mg trimipramine
50 mg agomelatine
600 mg quetiapine
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