Depression

Some users reported that after being on Zoloft for two months (which is the time it takes for their bodies to become chemically dependent) one day without their pill would make them more on edge, more reluctant tosnap? at people and more sensitive to others remarks. The depressed patients also reported feeling dependent on the drug and without it, they felt they would not be able to function how the normally would. Once a person starts taking any type of antidepressant, that person cannot just stop taking the pills cold turkey. The patient must take lower doses gradually over time until he or she is down to the lowest dosage possible. This can take up to one month just to get off antidepressants. Then he or she can stop with the pills. Now, is a pill really worth all of the struggle? .
             Many people think the only way to conquer depression is by popping a pill. In some cases though, antidepressants are beneficial to those with chemical disorder, but there are certainly alternatives. Psychotherapy is one alternative. Simply having talking sessions with the depressed patient, helping them come to the realization that he or she is not alone, and coming up with solutions to situations are helpful. Also, looking at the bright side of things in with optimistic point of view rather than a pessimistic view. Another way of dealing with depression is conquering it by ones self. It may be a struggle, and take some work, but certain depressive episodes can be turn upside down with a little will power and some hard work. Again, certain people may need more serious help and a last resort may be turning to antidepressants for additional help. .
             Depression is simply a condition of the mind. Events that take place in ones life can bring upon a depressive episode. With the variety of people in the world, there comes a variety of ways in which people cope with things. Some people can cope with depression, when in turn, people that are emotionally unstable, cannot.