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I've been prescribed antidepressants. Should I take them?
Today I was diagnosed with depression and was prescribed me Sertraline. I'm really nervous about taking it though, as I have concerns that it may change who I am (negatively) or effect my relationships with people - I'm generally good at hiding the way I feel. I'm also worried that I could become dependent on it and may feel worse if I stop taking it.
Has anyone had any experience with this drug? Do you think I should take it?
1 Answer
- 7 years ago
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
When you are happy a chemical called dopamine is released. When the dopamine is excepted by a receptor, it makes you feel happy.
When you take an antidepressant it artificially stimulates these receptors. After a while these receptors become burned out and incapable of receiving dopamine. Keeping yourself from ever feeling happy again.
Not to mention your body associates taking these medicines to feel happy.