OrganizedWisdom Health - Major Depressive Disorder

How to Alleviate Brain Zaps

JRafferty — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:52:41 GMT

The key to alleviating or preventing brain zaps (also called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome or discontinuation syndrome) is to taper off your medication gradually while under your doctor’s supervision.

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Joe Budden and Depression

Amymarlatt — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:40 GMT

Musician Joe Budden once suffered from depression. When he was twelve years old, he fell into a deep depression after his father went to jail. This depression led to him abusing drugs. In 1997 he went into rehab and began to see a therapist.

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Lorraine Bracco and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:52:34 GMT

Lorraine Bracco, most famous for her role in The Sopranos, admittedly suffers from depression. She believes her depression began sometime between the filming of Goodfellas and landing The Sopranos role. Her life at that time wasn't great, but she believed she would eventually get over it. In 1997 she began seeing a psychiatrist and taking an anti-depressant. She began working with Pfizer Inc. on a website and campaign called "Why Live with Depression?"™ to encourage people with depression to seek help. She is no longer on her medication and is doing much better.

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Kool Keith and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:51:25 GMT

Kool Keith, a rapper whose real name is Keith Matthew Thornton, suffered from depression. His early lyrics referred to his time in Bellevue a psychiatric hospital where he was treated. Later on he claimed that his treatment there was an inside joke for a gullible media.

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Maureen McCormick and Depression

Amymarlatt — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:48 GMT

Maureen McCormick, famous for playing Marcia Brady on the Brady Bunch, admittedly suffered from depression. Not only did she suffer from depression, but also a cocaine addiction and bulimia. McCormick believes that growing up in a home filled with secrets is why she began suffering from depression. She also believed that like her mother and grandmother she would go insane and need a mental institution. She was never outspoken on her illness until she published her memoirs called Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice. Now she is committed to helping others overcome mental illnesses.

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Klonopin and Alcohol

SScroggins — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:06:09 GMT

Alcohol should not be used when taking Klonopin (clonazepam) as it can increase the risk of serious side effects, as well as make mental disorders worse.

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Moxadil Side Effects

KenyottaE — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:38:26 GMT

Possible side effects of using Moxadil (amoxapine) include drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. If you experience hallucinations, swelling of the arms and legs, or blurred vision, seek medical attention immediately. Moxadil is used in the treatment of depression.

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Ernest Hemingway and Depression

Amymarlatt — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:13:55 GMT

Ernest Hemingway began suffering from depression later in his life when his health began to deteriorate. In the 1960s he entered the Mayo Clinic under an assumed name for treatment. There he received electroshock treatments. Two days after leaving the clinic he committed suicide with a shotgun in his home.

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Lorazepam Abuse

SScroggins — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:55:17 GMT

Lorazepam (Ativan) is typically not prescribed to individuals with a history of drug or alcohol abuse due to the fact that the medication can become addictive. Using a medication in a manner other than which it is prescribed is considered abuse.

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Anne Rice and Depression

Opieswifey — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:49:15 GMT

Anne Rice is only one of the numerous celebrities affected by depression. Her depression started after the loss of her daughter to leukemia. Her depression also lead to alcohol abuse, weight gain, sleep apnea, and other weight related problems.

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