When you first start a medication for major depressive disorder (or other types of depression), you might be hoping for instant relief. Some people do start feeling better right away, but for others it may take some time.
Even then, it can be hard to know if the medication is “working” for you. Antidepressants help lessen the symptoms of depression, which is different from making you feel full of bliss, optimism, and satisfaction.
Find out how to determine if your antidepressant is a good fit for you, according to Jacques Ambrose, MD, MPH, FAPA, Psychiatrist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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Jacques Ambrose, MD, MPH, FAPA, is a Psychiatrist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
References
American Psychological Association. (2019). Depression treatments for adults.
Karrouri, R., et al. (2021). Major depressive disorder: Validated treatments and future challenges. World Journal of Clinical Cases.
Scheffler, Z. M. et al. (2023). Antidepressants. StatPearls.
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