Originally Posted by RevengeBucks_Monica

You need to give your medication at least three to four weeks to see the full benefits. However, some people see a difference much earlier. New studies though are coming out that show that anti-depressants actually do very little for people and the real effect is mostly placebo.

The best things you can do for depression, if you haven't already are to cut out ALL recreational drugs, all caffiene, all booze, and not eat too much sugar. On top of that, start going to bed at the same time every night, and getting up at the same time, and don't let yourself sleep too long... get the hours you need and then get the hell up. Then two things that can really make a difference, get exercise and get sunshine.

Most people will grumble and say "oh that stuff won't work" or they will lie and say they are already doing those things. That's what I did for years.

But then when I honestly made an effort and changed those things, I improved a lot.