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writes: I'm 16 years old and I have clinical depression. I'm not on anti-depressants yet but there's a strong chance I will be next month, right now I'm on beta-blockers to deal with anxiety and stress. I just want to know, what effects could anti-depressants have? My doctor is unlikely to tell me the bad stuff, but people generally seem to be saying bad things about them, that they're not a good solution and that you can grow to rely on them. The cause of my depression is a mix of breaking up with the love of my life and forcing myself to go to college, which I absolutely hate. Unfortunately, I'm stuck at college for another year and a half and there's no way to escape my ex boyfriend so I don't really know how I can get better.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2007): Hey, i know how you feel i am 17 and am coming towards the end of college and i hate it so much i hate everything right now especially all the pressure of uni and grades etc.I ve also had really painful break ups from long term relationships and i know how that feels.I get so low sometimes and i try to tell my friends and my mum but they all seem to think its normal teenage stuff and that im making a fuss of nothing!If your already on mdeication things must be tough but anti depressants do seem scary and aparantly difficult to come off of if you can feel happier by any other means then i think you should try.You will get over this person in time and it takes ages and you should think about what you want to do and not listen to everyone else if you hate college so much think about changing what course you are doing or maybe think of work placements and things.live life for you!I do know all this is easier said than done but good luck i hope you feel better soon.xx
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reader, willywombat  +, writes (30 December 2006):
 If your doctor is any sort of GP he will tell you the good and the bad. I would suggest that if he thinks you are bad enough for Anit'D's then maybe you should try a course for several months ALONGSIDE a course of counselling and CBT....worth a try.
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2006): Have you ever thought of taking suppliments...natural herbs that are lots better? I have taken the suppliment called "st johns wort" for almost the same reason, and it worked for me. Give it a try.
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reader, Juliette +, writes (23 December 2006):
 I am really sorry you feel so bad, but anti-depressents do not resolve life's problems. On the other hand, the ones currently in use are not like the old ones of a few years ago and they can help when we are struggling to cope. The old ones used to be addictive but the they have largely been replaced by safer ones that do not have the same bad effects and reputation. It might not seem like it right now, but the feelings to your boyfriend will become easier, especially if you allow a new relationship to take up your time. As for hating college, the anti-depressents will do nothing to help that and may even cloud your thinking a little. Perhaps you could try getting more involved with the coursework and use it as a diversion, that way you may feel more motivated and your thoughts occupied positively in your favour?
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