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Depression And Drugs

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Does anyone feel the same way as me. Q:due to some of the meds I'm on you get depressed. Doctor wants to put me on meds to control this. I have said no because I find talking therapy more beneficial!

November 10, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My biggest complaint to my neurologist is after 56+years you still haven't come up with an alternative therapy for those of us who don't want to take any more pills what is wrong with those teachers who made u a so-called brain doctor? you should be looking for other ways to help me rather than pushing pills at me that's not what I want.

November 11, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I always get depressed, i go see a counselor they want to put me on meds and i refuse to take depression meds i rather talk my problem out it makes me feel better then getting drugged up.

November 10, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Found that obtaining and taking antidepressants made me think more about being depressed and it just got worse. Much happier not taking tablets and knowing that I was improving things myself. Talking about my successes helps much more than telling people about my personal problems and the reason for the medication.

November 10, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks to all that replied x

November 11, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My dr put me on celexa helped me so much I was 46 was having granmal siezures scared me so bad. I couldnt stop crying. Ive stopped crying lol

November 10, 2016

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