How antidepressants help in fighting against depression?

Depression is a state when one is unhappy and in a clumsy mood most of the time. He or she will find everything around them against them. This leads to a low self-esteem and low self-confidence. Eventually, it can bring a negative change in your life and ruin your career and personal life. There are many causes for depression both internal and external. Biological causes are changes in the structure of the brain or in the nervous cells. Psychological causes are fluctuations in relationship or constant failures. There are even social causes like poverty and sexual abuse.

Depression is the cause of many abnormal behaviors in the person. He or she might not be pleased to sit in a cheerful environment. Victims of depression always want to stay away from everyone i.e. in a lonely atmosphere. If you or your friend is also facing such a psychological problem then do not worry because antidepressants are a proved solution for depression. Many doctors and psychologists suggest antidepressants to treat depression. It improves concentration, mood, appetite and sleep. There are many types of antidepressants available to treat depression. Your doctor will choose the best one for your problem. There are many types of antidepressants. The five main types are: 

• NASSAs (Noradrenaline and Specific Serotoninergic Antidepressant
• SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
• MAOIs (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors)
• Tricyclics
• SNRIs (Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors)

 Antidepressants are chemicals that enhance the production of neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are needed for the normal functioning of the brain. This procedure carries on for six to twelve months. If there is no effect or little effect then you might need to continue the dosage. Different people may be taking same antidepressant but the dosage or the amount of the drug can be different. If you are taking any other medicines for other medical causes then you might need to have a talk with your doctor about that. Some antidepressants affect other medicines, which you might be taking. You need to give the list of all the other medicines that you take even if they are the herbal ones. Antidepressants can also have side effects. Tell your doctor about your medical past and inform him about the various operations or surgeries that you have undergone. Along with antidepressants, it is very important to provide love, care and affection to the victim. This will surely help him or her come back to normal life.