Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 17, 2011, at 17:31:13
In reply to Re: Other options besides AAP for depression? » ed_uk2010, posted by gadchik on November 17, 2011, at 16:55:28
>What did people do before antipsychotics?
Well, they either got better or they didn't, just like now... but now we have more options. Before antipsychotics, only sedative medications were available, and ECT.
During your crisis, a sedating antpsychotic such as Zyprexa or Seroquel could have been useful but it doesn't sound like you would have needed it long term. You would probably have started sleeping much more and your delusions would have been reduced. The problem with antipsychotics is that once they get started then don't always get stopped. They can lead to pronounced weight gain and other problems. Some people may need them long term, but not others. It's not always easy to tell the difference.
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