Posted by Meri-Tuuli on July 22, 2006, at 10:58:26
In reply to Re: Thoughts on Depression and other diagnoses..., posted by Karen44 on July 21, 2006, at 23:30:40
Hey folks,
Well I came to babble because my GPs didn't actually manage to link my extreme tiredness to celexa use, despite my complaints to them. They just sent me for blood tests. I had to educate myself about the 'true' side effects of celexa, mostly using this website. And I think we discuss side effects (even long term side effects) just as often as we discuss meds. For instance, there have been some huge threads on SSRI induced apathy, something which is very real, but which doctors don't really acknowledge yet.
Virginia Woolf and Winston Churchill have also managed to accomplish great things while depressed.
I agree a great pdoc is invaluable - unfortunately for us in the UK they are extremely hard to find, if you even get referred to one in the first place! Most people with depression get treated by a GP, who really isn't the best choice for managing depression.
Kind regards
Meri
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