I'm a student - I need some help...

nysmile
Sun, 31 May 2009 12:42:17 +0000

Why are you waiting to begin medication? It doesn’t make any sense to wait. Do you realize that it takes time for the full effects of antidepressants to kick in? It can take up to 6 weeks before you feel any improvement. There is a trial and error period with these medications. One might not work as well as another plus adjustments in dosages may be needed. If you have been advised to take medication, you should seriously consider taking it now and not later. A good mental health professional will monitor you closely during the initial introduction of medication–first weekly, then bi-monthly, then monthly, and then at 3-month intervals. In between these times, you should be going for therapy.