Can you become dependent on antidepressants?

Are Antidepressants Addictive? Doctors generally do not consider Antidepressants to be addictive in the traditional sense. But Antidepressants can absolutely can cause physical dependence, as evidenced by the withdrawal symptoms stopping or reducing Antidepressant use can cause.

Does rehabilitation treat depression?

Many people with depression report positive results after staying at a residential rehab center. Common benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, higher self-esteem, body acceptance, increased self-confidence, a more balanced outlook on life, and improved physical and mental health.

Do you have to take antidepressants forever?

You do not need to take antidepressants forever nor do you need to get a prescription from a counselor or therapist. During your first few sessions, you’ll have the chance to talk about your needs and find out whether antidepressants can help.

Is there a place to go for depression?

Located in the serene hills of San Rafael, Bayside Marin is California’s premier rehabilitation center dedicated to the treatment of depression. Bayside Marin blends evidence-based treatments with alternative, holistic modalities to comprehensively treat all aspects of our client’s life.

Do antidepressants affect life expectancy?

The analysis found that in the general population, those taking antidepressants had a 33 percent higher risk of dying prematurely than people who were not taking the drugs. Additionally, antidepressant users were 14 percent more likely to have an adverse cardiovascular event, such as a stroke or a heart attack.

Do you really need to continue taking an antidepressant?

If your mood and outlook on life have gotten brighter, do you really need to continue taking an antidepressant? In general, doctors recommend that people stay on an antidepressant at least one year to experience the full benefits.

How long does it take for depression to go away?

Getting the appropriate treatment can shorten the length and severity of the episode. Antidepressants can start to relieve the symptoms of depression in as little as two to four weeks before the illness has time to linger and possibly grow worse.

Are all anti-depressants the same?

Antidepressants aren’t all made the same, it takes a while before you find one that makes you feel better, but one that has side effects that you can actually tolerate. I still feel depressed, despite being on Zoloft, and now Lexapro for 5 months.

Do antidepressants have long-term side effects?

However, many other side effects can continue long term and can have a negative impact on your quality of life. In 2016, the medical journal Patient Preference and Adherence published a paper looking at what people taking antidepressants long-term had to say about the side effects that they’ve seen. 6