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Originally Posted by EnglishDave
Hi Dechan,
Have you only tried one SSRI for a short period? The increased Depression/suicidal thoughts are a known side effect which should be monitored, but usually passes rapidly as the full effects of the med comes in around 6 weeks. It is usual to try several different ADs if you have problems as people have different tolerances and side effects to each med. It is partially due to these reasons that I have ended up on Mirtazapine - SSRI/SNRIs just don't work or affect me badly physically now.
While there are many self help and Therapy options you can explore, do not dismiss ADs so quickly. When you are gaining little from everything else, the right one is a blessing.
Dave.
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I took an antidepressant SSRI 20 years ago and had a bad reaction with severe agitated depression and anxiety among other symptoms. So I didn't really want to try an SSRI again but my doctor convinced me. It was even worse. I was dangerously suicidal in three days, as well as with intolerable anxiety for which my doctor would not prescribe anything. I hate to sound like such a big baby but I really felt traumatized from SSRI's. My doctor said I had an allergic reaction, whatever that means. I am not willing to go through that again. But what are the alternatives? Should I email my pdoc and ask her?