Why can't ADs be instant?

[Flamesparrow]

This bloody waiting for them to work thing sucks.

[TheodoresMummy]

How are you feeling flamesparrow ?

I'm on Citalopram and felt shitty when I first started taking them.

But not so bad now. Just starting week 4 (I think ).

[Flamesparrow]

Just generally lethargic and fed up like normal

Although a yay side effect - no appetite

[bossybritches]

Does take a while doesn't it & it's the longest time-hang on in there it 'll make a difference shortly -honest!!

[CapnTaLcY]

..but it will work flame!

What are you on?

[Flamesparrow]

Yeah, i know it will work (at least it did last time), just grumpy and impatient It only took about 2 weeks last time rather than the 4 they say.

Am on oxycitin (or summat like that) - different name for fluoxetine

[TheodoresMummy]

I felt exhausted, nauseous, and very low (EVERYTHING was a huge effort) for 12 days.

Then it lifted.

Depression hasn't lifted yet really, but the side effects did and I think I may be feeling a bit better generally.

Be kind to yourself flame. You will not feel like this for long. Just rest and do what you really have to to get through these few days.

Can anyone give you support whilst you are feeling so low ?

[Blandmum]

If you want the boring biological reason, it takes a while to get to a dose in your blood stream that has a therapeutic effect.

It is all to do with the time it takes the drug to be temoved from your system....called the half life. Different drugs have different half lives because your body breaks them down differently

[Flamesparrow]

Aww MB I love the way you come and give me the scientific answers!

Thanks TM - it hadn't occurred to me that my new slump could be a side effect too. (I was low yesterday, but that was hangover ).

I've got various plans for the week so I shouldn't be alone and in the house too much (I feel all caged in when I am).

[firemansam]

It is really rubbish isn't it. I am waiting for Prozac to kick in - I've just done 5 weeks, and trying to take heart from some websites saying it can take 4 - 6 weeks....
and trying to ignore that study saying that they don't work... that can't be true can it?!?

[TheodoresMummy]

I do not believe that they don't work.

If the depression is down to chemical imbalance in the brain then putting it right with medication must help surely.

[fiodyl]

But what if the depression is not because of a chemical imbalance? Ive been on nearly every AD possible and none have done much for me

[thewiltedrose]

Im thinking that right now. started taking citalopram yesterday and already i feel incredibly tired and a bit queasy like somthings stuck in my throat

Am hoping this is as bad as sideeffects get and that i dont have to feel like this for weeks.

[clumsymum]

Flame - try not to drink if poss love, that will affect how effective your ADs will be.

[thewiltedrose]

I am so getting drunk on my birthday if its the last time im ever allowed!

[TheodoresMummy]

do you know what triggers/causes your depression fiodyl ?

prob a daft question as if you did you would sort it out (sorry)

[fiodyl]

Yes I know the causes, and I think that if I could stop myself from thinking about them then I would feel alot better.
Unfortunatley the only way I can (temporarily) do this is by getting very drunk. Obviously this is not a good solution as I can't be drunk all of the time and it would make things worse in the long run.

[Flamesparrow]

Would some sort of counselling help Fiodyl, so you can think without getting drunk?

Drinking at the weekend was a necessity (hen night, ex friend, whole big stressy thing). I'm not drinking any more though.

I know that they will work, unless my body has completely changed in the last 5 years. Hate this very low thing though

[fiodyl]

Its a long story but I have tried counselling a couple of times in the past.
I dont drink very much really- maybe once a month but it definatley stops me thinking about al the crap so much.
Wish they could invent a pill that did this but without any of other side effectsf drunkenes!!

[Flamesparrow]

[EachPeachPearMum]

fiodyl - sounds similar to me...the only thing that worked in someways was a near death experience- certainly changed my outlook on a lot of things.
I still get depressed, but nowhere near as badly or as long as previously.