? Depressed mood
• Loss of interest/pleasure
• Change in appetite or weight
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Fatigue
• Slowed thinking/concentration
• Feelings of guilt/worthlessness
• Suicidal thoughts
• Psychomotor agitation/slowness
? Depressed mood
• Loss of interest/pleasure
• Change in appetite or weight
• Insomnia or hypersomnia
• Fatigue
• Slowed thinking/concentration
• Feelings of guilt/worthlessness
• Suicidal thoughts
• Psychomotor agitation/slowness
Brain neurotransmitters (chemical messengers) serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are changed when stress overload occurs. Antidepressants restore the balance of neurotransmitters. They lower […]
It is unfortunate that these drugs are called antidepressants. They can be used very effectively for many other symptoms and disorders. The […]
Do you feel sad or down? Do you have crying spells and/or lost interest or motivation? Do you have low mental energy […]
Medical treatment can be very successful. Some studies report that 70% of those adequately treated with antidepressants recover completely. One of the […]