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How To Reduce Depression?

HI doctor, I am 60 years old male with h/o recurrent depression. I had more episode as I had some post retirement settlement issues. The level of depression was mild to moderate. I was prescribed Cipralex 10mgs which was latter on increased 20mgs. I took it for 4 months without any significant benefit though previously it would relieve me of depression within one month. However soon after taking some decisions about my future plans , my depression vanished just within 2-3 wks. I have stopped medication with tapering doses and am ok now. I would like to know whether antidepressants really help. I have gone through lot research which shows antidepressants don t help much. I have read one of the leading psychiatrist from UK who had written if I get depression I will never take antidepressants. I would like to know your opinion.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hi

I understand your concern.

I do not know who is that psychiatrist in Uk.

But lots of literature and current clinical practice show it is really beneficial.

But selection of antidepressant according to patients profile is very important.

It is the best medicines if depression is endogenous or biological.

If depression is due to social or economical or any stress related issues then it is not so beneficial as it is in biological, but it has supportive role.

Depression mainly occur due to fluctuation in level of neurotransmitters then anti depressant is very important role to treat it.

Beside drug there are other psychotherapy which is suitable to you to support your confidence.

For that you have to consult therapist.

Thank you.
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How To Reduce Depression?

Hi I understand your concern. I do not know who is that psychiatrist in Uk. But lots of literature and current clinical practice show it is really beneficial. But selection of antidepressant according to patients profile is very important. It is the best medicines if depression is endogenous or biological. If depression is due to social or economical or any stress related issues then it is not so beneficial as it is in biological, but it has supportive role. Depression mainly occur due to fluctuation in level of neurotransmitters then anti depressant is very important role to treat it. Beside drug there are other psychotherapy which is suitable to you to support your confidence. For that you have to consult therapist. Thank you.