As the name insinuates, antidepressants are medications used in the treatment of psychiatric complications such as mild to chronic depression, anxiety, social anxiety etc. They may be purchased over the counter or prescribed by a doctor in severe cases where depression interferes with an individual’s daily routine and activities. The cause of depression can be attributed the depreciating levels of neurotransmitters in the brain which are responsible for controlling the moods exhibited by an individual. The major ‘mood-enhancing’ neurotransmitters in the central nervous system are serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine and are vital in bipolar medication. Patients suffering from symptoms of depression have shown to either have a lower level of these neurotransmitters in the brain or exhibit an imbalance amongst them. Benefits of Antidepressants The benefits of antidepressants are numerous as they can be seen as a natural mood lifter to the afflicted. Few are discussed as follows. Increases neurotransmitters in the brain: The primary objective of antidepressants is to restore the levels of the essential neurotransmitter so as to alleviate the negative symptoms associated with depression and other mood disorders such as disorientation, confusion, suicidal thoughts, loneliness and self-pity etc. Depression fighting drugs can modulate the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters by either blocking their absorption into the brain, so there are higher levels remnants, or by aiding in the production of more serotonin. Some classes of drugs are also aimed at inhibiting the chemicals that are responsible for the disintegration of serotonin and other neurotransmitters responsible for ...

Although antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed drug in the U.S, there are still a host of fears about antidepressants. Majority of people will not bother to inform their primary care doctor when they suffer from manic depression symptoms just for the reason that they are afraid, they will be prescribed antidepressants. Fears about antidepressants among people were found out through a valid research. The research also reveals that people who suffer the most are unlikely to ask for help. This is mainly due to the fears about antidepressants, they have in their mind. Antidepressant Side Effects- How Severe Can They Be Antidepressant side effects are different to different people and different depression types as well. In fact many people are shy to tell the world that they are suffering from mental depression. Even today we can come across cases where the person has just turned down life insurance because they had to consume antidepressants some years back. We can also see how someone is afraid to tell the boss about the past record. There are some side effects of antidepressants. They are as follows •    A sick feeling •    Lack of sex drive •    Not able to achieve orgasm during masturbation or while having sex •    Erectile dysfunction •    Blurring of vision •    Constipation •    Feeling too sleepy or lack of sleep •    Poor appetite •    Sweating in excess The antidepressant side effects mentioned above are the most common. Antidepressant information- How to Collect If you want to know ...