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Anything that is emotionally stressful can do harmful things to our skin. That includes depression.
But one way to battle this is with anti-depression medication. Here is a short summary of what you need to know should you decide to go this route. (But always consult your doctor first.)
How Anti-Depressants Work
Anti-depressant medications help reduce the symptoms of depression.
These symptoms of depression include:
It is often asked, "How long does it take for them to work?"
It can take up to 2 to 3 weeks for the anti-depressants to work. But my research indicates that it can take up to six weeks after the first dose of medication before it has an anti-depressant effect.
For some people it can take up to eight weeks or a little longer before they start to feel better, and the maximum benefit is felt after six months.
Anti-depressant medication is generally very effective. Around 70% of people with major depression start to feel better with the first type of anti-depressant they are prescribed.
There is another alternative to deal with depression that we have come across. Click here to find out more.
But one way to battle this is with anti-depression medication. Here is a short summary of what you need to know should you decide to go this route. (But always consult your doctor first.)
How Anti-Depressants Work
Anti-depressant medications help reduce the symptoms of depression.
These symptoms of depression include:
- Feeling extremely sad for no particular reason.
- Loss of interest or pleasure in things you usually enjoy.
- Sleeping too much or too little.
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt or worry.
- Difficulty in thinking, making decisions or concentration.
It is often asked, "How long does it take for them to work?"
It can take up to 2 to 3 weeks for the anti-depressants to work. But my research indicates that it can take up to six weeks after the first dose of medication before it has an anti-depressant effect.
For some people it can take up to eight weeks or a little longer before they start to feel better, and the maximum benefit is felt after six months.
Anti-depressant medication is generally very effective. Around 70% of people with major depression start to feel better with the first type of anti-depressant they are prescribed.
There is another alternative to deal with depression that we have come across. Click here to find out more.
