I believe it is imperative to know both the good and bad sides of anti-depressant drugs. Before choosing to take an anti-depressant I feel that one should be informed that even though they appear to make your mood problems disappear, they might actually be adding to them. There are a variety of medications to choose from and it is also important for you to find what type would be best for you. The two most used and recognized medications are Monomine Oxidase Inhibitors and Selective Seritonin Reuptake Inhibitors. Monomine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s) were the original anti-depressant medications developed. MAOI’s work by reducing the breakdown of neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine within the nerves, in turn allowing the storage levels of these chemical messengers to rise (www.socialanxiety.com.) Serotonin is the brain chemical that travels in between nerve cells and controls many functions, such as mood, appetite, and body temperature (Jungkind.) This chemical is the most important in treating depression. MAOI’s type of medication is extremely dangerous if you mix with certain types of foods and medications, therefore the user of MAOI’s must follow diet and medical precautions. There are also several other side affects such as headaches, tremors, wait gain, delayed orgasms, memory problems, fatigue, trouble sleeping, weakness, dizziness, and constipation.

Reading this I hope that you have gained knowledge about depression and its

I interviewed Dawn Ready, a clinical psychologist from South East Kansas Mental Health Center. Dawn happens to be my mother and I think that her thoughts on this subject are very important. Dawn also disagrees with the people who believe that therapy is not needed when taking medication. She told me that although she believes that medication is very important, she thinks that one should not forget about therapy. She believes that therapy is just as important as the medication. Dawn even went as far to say that she believes in medication so much that she thinks everyone diagnosed with depression should be one medication, but she believes the same for therapy. When I asked her about her thoughts on anti-depressants and side-effects her response was that they have helped more than they have harmed, and that you have to give a little to get a little.

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