Depression

[queenofnines]

This issue probably isn't safety; many people with problems are reluctant to turn to meds because they think it makes them weak or crazy.  What they don't understand is that there is a physical problem in their brain that is beyond their control causing the issue.  If you don't feel bad taking cold medicine for the flu, then you shouldn't feel bad taking meds for your head.

[kqa]

It depends on why she's afraid.  Many people don't take depression seriously as a disease and don't want to take certain meds in particular.  It might require a little more delving.  Good luck and God bless.  It's a difficult situation to have and hard for others to understand unless they have been there.

[handllucas]

Try finding some sites on-line with helpful ideas and psoitive results.

You should show her that there are many people living and thriving on medication for depression.

A good book for self-help is  'A workbook for depession' It is easy to follow and is interactive rather than just reading

[musicaman68]

Taking medications for depression can make a person addicted to those drugs. The side effects will affect your daily life and thinking. Reasoning becomes very hard to do. A shrink may help and help you find out the reasons for the depression. She can take the B vitamins complex or a multivitamin. Try to lift her up by telling her nice things like how pretty she is, she is smart, etc. 

[am28slone]

Yes most of the depression meds are terrible and I for one try other methods to relieve depression. Meds es[ecially the ones for depression have horrible side effects and sometimes make one feel worse instead of better

[qmaxx]

My 21 Year Old Daughter Is Depressed Again ,Afraid To Take The Meds The Dr Gave Her. What Can I Do To Convince Her They Are Safe!

If support from family and friends, positive lifestyle changes, and emotional skills building aren’t enough, seek help from a mental health professional. There are many effective treatments for depression, including therapy, medication, and alternative treatments. Learning about your options will help you decide what measures are most likely to work best for your particular situation and needs.
Are antidepressants right for you?

Medication can help relieve the symptoms of depression in some people, but they aren’t a cure and they come with drawbacks of their own. Learning the facts about antidepressants and weighing the benefits against the risks can help you make an informed and personal decision about whether medication is right for you.

Effective treatment for depression often includes some form of therapy. Therapy gives you tools to treat depression from a variety of angles. Also, what you learn in therapy gives you skills and insight to prevent depression from coming back.

Some types of therapy teach you practical techniques on how to reframe negative thinking and employ behavioral skills in combating depression. Therapy can also help you work through the root of your depression, helping you understand why you feel a certain way, what your triggers are for depression, and what you can do to stay healthy.

[jenniferhoder]

I would suggest trying to find something more natural. There are a lot of bad meds out there....

[krissi79]

some depression meds made me very sick and i grinded my teeth. Zoloft is working great for me. I was like your daughter and didn't want anything else to do with meds. Just take it slow with her and show her all the benefits the meds can have for her

[brenspencer]

Well I am bipolar and depression sucks for me somedays I am not on meds because even when I took my meds and something drastic happened I would take them all depression sucks and I still have somedays where I sit and cry and think of doing crazy things but I try to keep myself busy and i dont keep any pills around me due to the past behaviors I seen what it did to my kids and it has stayed with me.

[hensleyll]

Thanks For All The Advice We Are Doing A Little Better She Is Trying To Keep Busy,And Actually Trying To Be A Little Nicer To Her Kids,But I Know We Have A Long Way To Go!

[kolathegreat]

My 21 Year Old Daughter Is Depressed Again ,Afraid To Take The Meds The Dr Gave Her. What Can I Do To Convince Her They Are Safe!

Well depression is a demon and to  really get free she needs to call on jesus and get saved you do to .

[natashaspy]

go with her to the prescribing doctor, have him explain in detail all of the pro's and all of the cons about the med.  perhaps he can come up with something different for her that might help?

[kolathegreat]

My 21 Year Old Daughter Is Depressed Again ,Afraid To Take The Meds The Dr Gave Her. What Can I Do To Convince Her They Are Safe!

she needs to call on the bname thats above all names jesus

[sdenimandlace1]

You might read about this, you find it at the health foood store.  I Theanine.  I have a friend who takes this and has been able to come off her Dr. med.  Has made this last year easier for her.

[erinelise2]

hensleyll,

I've been wondering how your daughter (and you) are doing and am glad to hear she is feeling a bit better.  I'm sure she knows how blessed she is to have a Mom supporting her through this.