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	Anti-Depressants.net: Information on depression and antidepressant therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Major depression is very common, affecting about 17% of the population at some time in their lives.
		Depression is a feeling of sadness and helplessness with little drive for socialization or communication.
		Depression is associated with chemical imbalances in the brain.
	www.anti-depressants.net (1109 words)

	BBC News \| HEALTH \| Anti-depressants 'stimulate cells'
		Continued use of anti-depressants appears to stimulate new cell growth in an area of the brain known to suffer cell death as a result of depression and stress, say scientists.
		Depression is estimated to affect up to 17% of the population at some point during their lifetime.
		ECS is clinically the most effective treatment for cases of depression that are resistant to available drug treatments.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/1072301.stm (376 words)

	News 8 Austin \| 24 Hour Local News \| HEADLINES
		In childhood, boys and girls appear to be at equal risk for depression, but during adolescence, girls are twice as likely as boys to develop the condition.
		Researchers say diagnosing depression in young people may be more difficult because children and adolescents have difficulty identifying and describing their emotional states.
		Depressed children are often treated with psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both.
	www.news8austin.com /content/headlines?ArID=105070&SecID=2 (653 words)

	anti-depressants - emetonline.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Depression can have a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms such as; tiredness, insomnia and anxiety, this can make it very difficult to diagnose and sometimes treat, due to the varied causes of it.
		Well, depression in thought to be caused by a drop in the levels of chemicals within the body (more specifically the brain), these chemicals are called noradrenaline and serotonin.
		When tackling depression it is important to realise that it is not just the medication that can help you overcome this dark time, in fact changes in your behaviors and life style can dramatically reduce the impact of depression on your life.
	www.emetonline.co.uk /help_facts/antidepresants/index.asp (1097 words)

	Anti-Depressants, SSRI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		You may be depressed enough to need medication if you feel persistently sad or have lost interest in people or activities which gave you more pleasure in the past.
		Some people do not realize they are depressed when they experience these symptoms.
		Practically all sufferers of depression and anxiety can be helped by a combination of medication and counseling.
	www.selfcounseling.com /help/depression/ssri.html (387 words)

	Anti-Depressants: A Faulty Race to the Answer? - Crusader - Opinions
		Depression is most thought of as biological, and therefore, in need of drug therapy; however, there are also types of this disorder that are sociological and psychological which require a different kind of solution.
		A startling part of these cases is that though the FDA has not "approved" certain anti-depressants for depressed children, and recently even acknowledged that use of these drugs can trigger suicidal thoughts in teenagers, physicians can still prescribe whatever they want to whomever they want, and this throwing of weight is quite alarming.
		And though careful monitoring of the use of anti-depressants is to be taken into account for their success, it is still a great issue that psychologically, most anyone who thinks they "have" to take an anti-depressant will feel abnormal for being in such dire need of drug therapy.
	www.thehccrusader.com /news/2005/02/04/Opinions/AntiDepressants.A.Faulty.Race.To.The.Answer-861819.shtml (826 words)

	depressant on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Barbiturates, sedatives, alcohol, and meprobamate are all depressants.
		Depressants also reduce the rate and force of contraction of the heart and are used in the treatment of some forms of heart disease.
		In many cases, the effects of one depressant are intensified if another depressant is taken at the same time, e.g., if barbiturates are taken with alcohol.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/d1/depressa.asp (436 words)

	BBC- One Life - Health - Healthy Mind - Treatment: Anti-depressants
		During depression neurotransmitter systems, particularly chemicals called Serotonin and Noradrenaline, don't seem to work properly; anti-depressants work by stimulating these chemicals so they are more active.
		Depression can seriously affect your enjoyment of life, and anti-depressants can help you recover more quickly.
		If you have been depressed for some time and begin to take anti-depressants, those close to you (like your family or partner) may have difficulty adjusting to the change in your personality.
	www.bbc.co.uk /radio1/onelife/health/healthy_mind/anti_depressants.shtml (376 words)

	Anti-Depressants, Hypnosis & Healing - Hypnotherapy & Depression
		The practice of prescribing anti-depressants for non-clinical depressive disorders is common.
		Some of this practice is justifiable and warranted for other medical conditions treated by anti-depressants, but a significant portion of this practice is aimed at “mood brightening.” We live in a society that values feeling good…instantly and without effort.
		Because of the widespread interest in St. John’s Wort, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a 3-year study sponsored by three NIH components: the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and the Office of Dietary Supplements.
	www.alchemyinstitute.com /hypnosis-anti-depressants.htm (1113 words)

	Anti-Depressant Medication Used to Treat Low Back Pain
		The analgesic abilities of anti-depressants were once felt to be related to the alleviation of the depression, which can often accompany persistent pain, but several anti-depressants have been found to reduce pain symptoms in patients not experiencing co-morbid depression.
		Depression score improvements, while not statistically significant, were noted in those patients who benefited from imipramine treatment.
		In several studies reviewed, while improvements in depression were observed, poor correlations were noted between analgesic effects and changes in the severity of depression.
	www.spineuniverse.com /displayarticle.php/article1843.html (1028 words)

	anti depressants: essaysgirl.com- the essays, term papers, book reports girl
		Anti depressants work by medicating the brain, however it does not go to the root cause of the depression nor does it help solve whatever it causing it.
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	www.essaysgirl.com /term-papers/43034/anti-depressants.html (399 words)

	Anti-Depressants Being Prescribed As 'Quick Fix'
		A quarter of family doctors said that the dire shortage of therapies and counselling is now one of the most urgent priorities for the NHS.
		The Depression Alliance estimates that, in addition to the three million people who have been treated for the condition, a further 8.7 million are undiagnosed and untreated.
		Mrs Hancock, from Hartford, Hertfordshire, first went to her GP in 1994 when she was experiencing depression.
	www.rense.com /general50/fix.htm (788 words)

	Anti-Depressants Generally Safe
		These drugs are generally safe, with the latest warning to watch for worsening depression or suicidal thoughts when first starting the medication.
		Depression is difficult to "measure"; that is, the diagnosis of depression is made by a health care provider putting together a constellation of symptoms, the social situation and the description of day-to-day function.
		Because of this and because the impact of depression is so individual, statistics are hard to come by.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/1031002440.html (450 words)

	SuicideForum.com - Anti-Depressants
		I still get depressed but the drug helps me physically get a good nights sleep whereas before I was living a nightmare neither truly being awake or asleep and hallucinating all the time, it's also helped me stabilise my life whereas before it felt like i was spinning out of control.
		Anti-depressants just work to balance the seratonin levels in your brain - either you were born with it or you were depressed on your own for so long that the seratonin levels just stayed low.
		I personally use Lexapro (like zoloft but it stops headaches caused from depression) and wellbutrin XL or the generic kind which is cheaper.
	www.suicideforum.com /showthread.php?t=27 (646 words)

	Why Anti-depressants Don't Work (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Simply put, most people who are depressed are depressed for a damn good reason and giving them a pill to fix a chemical imbalance that isn't there will do nothing but bring on nasty side effects.
		i was in a hospital for teenagers with depression.
		My mother believes me to be a "depressed suicidal freak with gothic tendencies" and decided to take me to a psychologist, where he, after one session, confirmed her suspicions incorrectly.
	www.ravensrants.com /speak/000512.html (2780 words)

	Re: Placebos as effective as anti-depressants
		Participants in antidepressant clinical trials are a highly select group and are not representative of the general population of depressed patients.
		They are not actively suicidal, they are almost always outpatients who are moderately rather than severely or mildly depressed, and they are free of comorbid physical or psychiatric illness.
		They are likely to have a higher placebo response rate than more severely ill depressed patients.
	www.talkaboutsupport.com /group/alt.support/messages/18649.html (440 words)

	Migrainepage Discussion Forum - "Anti-Depressants (Zoloft)" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		So of course my depression is pretty bad which leads to crying which leads to headache which leads to migraine which leads to depression, etc. So I definitely know where you are coming from.
		Serzon was best for depression, but the only one that made any difference in my headaches was doxepin (sinequan).
		I think that may be what my mom takes for her menopause caused depression also with positive results.
	www.migrainepage.com /dcforum/discussion/1701.html (1489 words)

	IntegraRx - Anti-Depressant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Paxil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic or anxiety, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms.
		Paxil CR affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic or anxiety, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms.
		Prozac affects brain chemicals that may become unbalanced causing depression or mood disturbances, eating disorders, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms.
	anti-depressants.integrarx.com (303 words)

	Study opposes anti-depressants for kids \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Pediatricians and family physicians should not prescribe anti-depressants for depressed children and adolescents because the drugs barely work and their side effects are often significant, Australian researchers have concluded.
		British drug regulators have cautioned doctors against using any anti-depressant but Prozac to treat depressed children and adolescents because the drugs have not proved effective against depression and may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
		He said, however, that almost no one in the psychiatric world was happy with the conduct of the drug companies, which have refused to make public most studies of anti-depressant drugs in children.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040409/news_1n9depress.html (535 words)

	Anti-depressants
		If you're depressed, there are probably some good reasons, and maybe you should work on fixing your life while you're popping the pills.
		anti depressants are very valuable but are prescribed with too high a frequency in my opinion.
		i have seen an increase in recent years of anti depressant treatment for a natural life event with out giving time for recovery on their own.
	www.surveycentral.org /?x=x&V=1300&ReSort=1 (1104 words)

	Sally Satel on Anti-Depressants on National Review Online
		What the report did find was that youngsters on medications for other conditions (such as anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder) as well as for depression were 1.78 times as likely as those on placebo to exhibit "definitive suicidal behavior/ideation." It was this finding that received all the media attention.
		According to the surgeon general, at least half of all clinically depressed children are not getting any treatment at all.
		It is clear that authentic major depression in children is a serious matter.
	www.nationalreview.com /comment/satel200409121424.asp (1202 words)

	WNDU-TV: Maureen's Medical Moment Story: Anti-depressants may cause suicidal tendencies - March 22, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ten prescription drugs used to treat depression in children, adolescents and adults, will soon have changes on their warning labels.
		The FDA is asking makers of anti-depressant drugs including Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil to highlight warning labels telling parents and doctors to watch for worsening signs of depression and possibly suicide.
		Doctors say if you're worried your child is depressed or suicidal look for difficulty sleeping and eating, withdrawal from friends and failing grades.
	www.wndu.com /news/mommo/mommo_4329.php?PRINT_VERSION=1 (328 words)

	Bush Taking Anti-Depressants To Control Mood Swings
		Frank diagnosed the President as a "paranoid meglomaniac" and "untreated alcoholic" whose "lifelong streak of sadism, ranging from childhood pranks (using firecrackers to explode frogs) to insulting journalists, gloating over state executions and pumping his hand gleefully before the bombing of Baghdad" showcase Bush's instabilities.
		The exact drugs Bush takes to control his depression and behavior are not known.
		While Col. Tubb regularly releases a synopsis of the President's annual physical, details of the President's health and any drugs or treatment he may receive are not public record and are guarded zealously by the secretive cadre of aides that surround the President.
	www.rense.com /general62/ccon.htm (656 words)

	anti-depressants
		Some anti-depressants have a sedative effect, others act at the parts of the brain linked to both anxiety and depression and some are specifically indicated as suitable for treating phobic states (e.g.
		Low levels of serotonin are linked to depression while raised levels are linked to anxiety states.
		The Depression Alliance has produced a new booklet to help sufferers of depression, which lists a number of self-help approaches.
	www.gut-reaction.freeserve.co.uk /anti-depressants.htm (521 words)

	CBN News - Five Years Gone: Anti-Depressants May Hold Key to Columbine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Anti-depressants that are supposed to help people cope with depression may have played a role in triggering a Columbine killer.
		Advisors told the FDA that the use of antidepressants by children and teenagers is skyrocketing, despite lack of evidence that they alleviate depression and for some, may even make it worse.
		And while Dr. Sood believes the drugs work in helping children overcome major depressive disorders, she does take the decision to place a child on antidepressants seriously.
	www.cbn.com /CBNNews/News/040420a.asp (963 words)

	Drug InfoNet Doctors' Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Anti-Depressants
		I have a recovering alcoholic mother and her brother was a practicing alcoholic when he died.
		My father's father was deeply depressed and died in 1959 with now available treatment at that time.
		Question: I was recently diagnosed as depressed and prescibed paxil; it was effective however I found I could not achieve orgasm.
	www.druginfonet.com /faq/faqantid.htm (1104 words)

	Inositol For Depression SSRIs Anti-depressants
		Drugs most often prescribed for depression, also called "bi-polar disorder," are called SSRIs*.
		This is a food extract, found most commonly in soy beans and brown rice, also obtainable in pill form.
		On the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale, eight (67%) if twelve inositol-treated subjects had a 50% greater decrease in the baseline [Montgomery...] Scores compared with four (33%) of twelve subjects assigned to placebo.
	www.healthbulletin.org /depression/depression2.htm (475 words)

	Allergic Reactions to Anti-Depressants- Mark Sichel
		Anti depressants aren't magic and there are reasons you were self medicating.
		I don't know about allergic reactions to medicine, but some people need to try more than 2 anti depressants before finding one that works.
		In my experience, peopel who take anti-depressants and aren't suffering from depression, tend to feel numbed out when medicated, while depressed people when treated are able to feel a more normal of emotions, and experience an increased ability to function.
	www.soberrecovery.com /forums/showthread.php?t=30699 (801 words)

	anti-depressants? - VeggieBoards
		LC, it is believed that depression is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, in particular serotonin.
		Let's say that some depression is caused by a "chemical" inbalance...and that inbalance is a result of a lack of serotonin.
		Some people (not all) who are depressed haven't learned yet what is required for their spirit to feel full...maybe they don't even realize that's what's causing their depression.
	www.veggieboards.com /boards/showthread.php?t=3022 (3461 words)

	Anti Depressants
		Situational depression is one thing, but it can develop into a chemical depression, otherwise known as clinical depression.
		Personally, i could not have ewven begun to leave the N if I had not crawled out of the pit of depair i was in, Meds gave me the temporary help i needed to start seeing the situation for what it was, the energy to start making the steps to getting out.
		She was always depressed, always complaining about something, and couldn't get along with anyone.
	www.suite101.com /discussion.cfm/npd/77532/637497 (615 words)

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