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4 years ago I tried taking medication. I was on Celexa, than Lexapro. I felt so unlike myself and became suicidal. It was before there was acknowledgement of increased suicidal thoughts with some people and some meds. My friends and family and doctor didn't seem to understand, and just said keep taking the medication. I finally switched to zoloft with Wellbutrin, I wasn't suicidal but I didn't feel good, and after 9 months I stopped. Now 4 years later, my psychologist wants me to try meds again. He's never worked with me with meds. I am sooooo scared! The whole medication thing was isolating, scary, and I don't know if I can go through it again.
There are many alternative therapies proven to be effective for depression: Acupuncture Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) Exercise Hypnosis
Interestingly, according to the study antidepressant therapy is associated with a markedly increased risk for attempted suicide, however antidepressants significantly decreased the risk for completed suicide, death due to circulatory disease, and overall mortality.
