Posted by spike4848 on December 31, 2001, at 10:31:48
In reply to Situations, posted by janejj on December 31, 2001, at 0:56:16
> Hey,
>
> If you just aren't happy with your situation in life, does that mean an anti depressant will only be partially effective ?Antidepressants are not suppose to alleviate normal emotional responses to life circumstances. Theorectically, the only effects you would feel are probably the side-effects .... which occur no matter what your situation.
>Or can an anti depressantjust make you happy >whatever circumstances you find your self in ?
I alway thought of antidepressants as giving people *potential*. That is, when depressed you feel nothing ... not happy, not sad ... just emtpy. With antidepressants, people are given the ability to feel happy, excited, sad, etc. They allow you to feel the normal range of emotions.
Spike
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