How to know when to take medication if you are depressed.
There are two criteria that I use to determine whether a client should go on medication or whether a client could choose either/or. The first is if the thoughts of suicide have become so persistant that they are scaring the client, the means for suicide has become lethal, there have been past attempts or alcohol or drugs are involved and the second is if the client is having a difficult time functioning at home or at the job.
Antidepressants have a long half life which means basically that you feel the side effects before you feel the good effects. The most common side effects people feel are headaches and stomach aches or nausea. These go away after the first week. If they don't then talk to your doctor. The good effects are not felt for about 2-4 weeks later depending on the antidepressant prescribed so do not worry if you are not feeling better right away.
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