How many people do you know that take anti-depressants?

That is a very good question. Most people are on depression medication. And I am one of them. I denied it for years that I didn't have depression. Some people do go through depression bad. Some do not go through it at all. But I have heard a lot of people suffering with depression. The depression medication I am on has helped me a great deal. I couldn't function for a long time and it runs through the family of all things.

My husband suffers from depression. It is a difficult illness to manage but, if you know what to do, continue to do so. I also have several friends that suffer from the illness as well. All are on different medications for their depression. As far as the medicines being over prescribed. Not sure. However, given all the changes that have happened in our society it isn't hard to believe that the increase in people being and feeling depressed has changed as much as it has. Think of the strain on our society when the economy tanked. This alone set many people back quite a bit, especially when many people lost their jobs and stuff.

I have been on them, I probably should still be on them, but.. I gotta say that getting out of that State job really cheered me up a LOT!

I don't know of anybody who takes them now but both of my sisters used to take them. My sister who lives up the road from me hasn't taken them in a long time. As far as my sister who lives in Birmingham, I don't know if she takes them any more or not. I don't think she does. I used to take them, myself. I think I'm better off without them, though. It seems like all these psychiatrists want to do is put you on some kind of antidepressant. I think depression is an illness as well as a state of the world. I think it also runs in families. I know depression runs on my daddy's side of the family. I think it's a profit for the doctors as well as the pharmaceutical companies. Kathy.

I feel that may undergo much stress, because of various factors, debt, family issues and personal health issues. Needless to say you perception may be close to real, although there are also many many people who are not depending on such medications. If you feel yourself surrounded by such then its time to put some space between your life and theirs.

I've been taking anti-depressants since 1996. I've changed medications several times in the past decade, because the ones I was taking "stopped working". Right now, I take my medication "hit and miss" and I can tell that I'm not taking them like I should. I'm always tired, don't feel like doing anything but sleep... I'd love to be off of them, but the truth is, I need to be on them...which reminds me, I haven't taken my meds in two days... No wonder I just got up from a three-hour nap in midday!

It is not something that has been suggested to me, except by a daughter!! But I do know a few who are on antidepressants of some kind. I am thinking that so many ARE depressed with the state of things and not being able to change much without drastic measures or lots of money. I hope that it is not something which I will have to do anytime soon.

I actally know a lot of people who ARE either on meds or WERE on meds. I currently take celexa for depression and lamictal to balance my moods so they arent so out of control. My sister and father take Zoloft for depression. My cousins and my aunt used to take zoloft but my aunt was able to get off anti-depressants while the rest of them I believe switched from Zoloft to another medication. A friend of mines ex took meds for a whole slew of things. My ex is taking a lot of meds for anxiety and depression among other things. Its seems like everyone I know takes something but all the ones I know who take it its really obvious they need it. I would be completely crazy without my medication but with my meds I'm fine!

So many people are on antidepressants and sleeping tablets these days i am shocked. I dont take any type of medication daily and think we should give our bodies a chance to sort out it's own imbalances before we rush off to the doctors, i know there are people who need these products but they are prescribed in ridiculous numbers and many are often sold on the black market.

I know of a few people. I would consider them a remedy of last resort. In some cases, they can really help. I suspect that we rely on them too heavily in some cases though.

Nearly everyone I know does. My daughter is, my grand son, my daughter used to, my daughter's boyfriend, neighbor lady and a good portion of the people I know on here. I should be on one but am trying to make it while without because of the financial bind I am in right now. I have tried six or eight different ones and none help. One that is actually for anxiety did do me some good and I will be back on it in afew months.

i took depotoke ok spelled that wrong for my depression and my bipolar for years. i think if someone really needs them then they should, but if not then i wouldnt. i know i have been off meds for years now, doing pretty well but i still have my depression kicks in, but i learn to deal with it. i look at things and say screw it. told i have a bad attuide by people. my doctor is well if its working for you and you arent depress and your anger isnt getting the best of you then i say you keep it up. i refuse to go back on meds for anyone, i will cut ties with the person who is causing my depression or anger to kick in, unless my wife wants me too. but these days they so much better meds then what i was on, it mess up my teeth, and my other things, so if you are told it will help ask what are the sign efficts.

I have been taking antidepressants for a few months and it has made a huge difference in my life. I have been told that my problem may be a genetic one and I am inclined to believe this because my sister has had good results taking the same script and dosage as I do and we see different doctors! Our mother has been suffering with depression for as long as I’ve known her! I waited many years before deciding to go down the antidepressants road although I had doctors advise me to take them for years, I didn’t think I needed them until I hit bottom and asked for help; I was given medication and therapy and they have been a tremendous help! I do believe that some doctors prescribe them too easily, for example if you are feeling tired it doesn’t necessarily mean it is because of depression and it is a bit hasty to presume it is due to depression.

Thanks God, I haven't taken any anti-depressants even if I had been into a lot of problems in the past. I was able to handle them. I don't know of anyone close to me who are taking anti-depressants.

I don't know anyone who is taking anti-depressants but I certainly need them right now. I've been depressed over quitting my job, losing my house and having to care for my sick mother. I am always tired but I cannot do anything about it because no one will take care of my mother.

Good morning jill, i take alot of meds. I guess some of them would be called anti-depressants because i take a pill for anxiety every day, plus a nerve pill as i call it & a sleeping pill that does not let me sleep but a few hours. I'm not a good sleeper anyway & have had alot on my mind lately that's not good. I think any med will help u if it's prescribed by your doctor & u take them like u are suppose to. So many people don't do that & then they get in trouble.

Hey Jen! You certainly don't strike me as the type of person that need anti-depressants! I know that I do and I am on three right now! But, I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder! I definitely know that I need them and that they have helped at least a little bit! I am not as angry as I used to be! I can't say the I am not as depressed though! I'm not sure if that part is being taken care of! But, I take my meds anyway! I am not seeing my Counsler or Psychiatrist at the moment because I have been kicked out for drinking again! I am not allowed to drink in the program that I was in! I would have to go back to Rehab again and at this moment I am just not ready! So my Primary Care Physician has taken over giving me all my Psych meds even though he isn't happy about it, but he wants me to stay on them so this is the only way until we dedide what I will do next! I now that the meds help me somewhat, but I also know that I will eventually have to go back to Rehab because I need my Counselor back! We were doing pretty well! I know that this is what I will have to do because I want to see here and my Psychiatrist again! I don't want to start over! I just have to decide when!

I dont know any one who take antidepressants but i know atlist one person who needs it now.My friend has been recently divorce and she is in tremendous depression.She is acting weird now a days and i really feel she need to see doctor and take some good anti depressant to cure it.

Throughout high school and middle school I struggled with depression and tons of family issues, so I have taken a couple different type of depression medications before (Prozac, Zoloft, Xanax, St. John's Wort). I do think our modern society is one of pillpoppers- "just take a pill to take care of it"- and I think it can be unhealthy. A lot of people are careless and put substances in their bodies while they're on medication and end up suffereing consequences.

I bet people who discuss here was either depressed or has an anxiety disorder. I myself was diagnosed with panic disorder and I had it for 9 years now. And my medication is an anti-depressant specifically Sertraline. I thought you should know that your not the only one taking this medication. Your not alone in the struggle against mental disorders. Many people in my city take anti-depressants I know that cause my doctor told me so. And its part of my therapy to assure me that its ok cause everybody is using it to. I have my anxious moments with anti-depressants. The first side effect that I have was I couldnt sleep. It was hard getting to sleep at night. The second was I'm always bloated. But apart from that and going through with it all, its very worth it!! I dont know what will happen to me without an anti-depressant. I guess without it, I'll be stuck in my house forever..lol. All I can say is follow what your doctor prescribed, though at first its very uncomfortable but in the end you'll see its benefits.