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With the FDA's warning that antidepressants may cause agitation, anxiety, hostility, and even violent or suicidal tendencies, these medications ar... read full description

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Feb 18, 2010
Jess rated it: 4 of 5 stars
It's been about a year since I've read this, so I can't give a detailed review, but I want to point out that the title is completely misleading.

I would title this book, "If you are going to take antidepressants, do it under the guidance of a psychiatrist, and don't fuck around, because they're serious medications".

This book talks about the politics behind labels as they pertain to antidepressants. It explains how important it is not to do things like randomly More...
Nov 10, 2007
Mary Beth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I put a "*" next to who I would recommend this book to because if you are already on antidepressants, then you must be in the right frame of mind in order to come off of them. You will know when you are ready. It may take days, weeks, months or years before you are ready to stop. I encourage you to read this book so that you will understand what will be happening to your body when you withdrawl from antidepressants. Also, you may check out my blog.

http://lifeafter30isgreat.blogspot.com/
Sep 11, 2011
Matthew rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The FDA sucks!
Feb 17, 2008
Nimmy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
If you are thinking of going off your SSRI or SNRI, you need this. It contains good information as well as case histories about withdrawal from antidepressants. Many doctors do not understand how serious the withdrawal from these drugs can be, and will therefore not inform you when they are prescribed to you. Therefore, you need to educate yourself (as with any health issue). This is a good place to start.
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Sep 06, 2011
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Aug 14, 2011
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Jun 16, 2011
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Dec 09, 2010
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Jun 11, 2008
Kat rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 17, 2008
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