Depression - need a good website

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My dad is back on antidepressants for about the fouth time but for some reason this time isn't in complete denial about his feelings etc so is having a really hard time waiting for the tablets to start working. He has had a lot going on, been made redundant after 32 yrs, started a new business, my mum is very ill etc so this is the first time there has actually been a trigger for his depression.

He is now in week two of 100mg of citalopram (sp?) and is feeling worse than ever, he is particularly bad in the mornings.

Having real trouble as we are in a start-up business that is going nowhere and I think seeing me just makes him feel worse. The only thing that helps a bit is constant reassurance, any general conversation makes him very agitated.

Just wondering if anyone has got any advice as to how we can help or what is normal or some general websites on depression would be great.

anyone?

Hiya.
Try www.Mind.org.uk.
They're fab. x

Have a look at this, I think they run support groups too.

Wow that seems like a high dosage! I suffered from severe depression and self harming and was on 40mg. Poor thing must be really bad.

Thanks for the links hellcat and puff, just what I was after.

Can I just ask, does everybody feel worse in the morning or is that specific to him? Also is the only thing that we can do just keep reassuring him that he will feel better soon?

Only had pnd not "regular" depression, but yes, I did generally find it very hard first thing to get myself going. Once up and about I didn't feel AS bad. Hope your dad is feeling more himself soon.

Hi - mornings are often much worse with depression, Its one of the classic symptoms. Also people sometimes feel worse before they feel better when they start AD's - until their system gets used to them.
Hope your dad starts to feel better soon.
Kizziex

Depression is hard work not only for the sufferer but for people who love them.Mornings are bad as its a start of another day and the battles of the mind.You can on;y try to help but dont expect to much as depressed people can insult you and upset you.Good luck.