Depressed? Drugs won’t help, they will make you mad!

According to recently published medical statistics, about 230 million
prescriptions for antidepressants are now filled each year, making them
one of the most-prescribed drugs in the United States. But despite all
of these prescription drugs being taken, more than one in 20 Americans
are still depressed!  Why?  Almost all the prescription medications used to treat depression have serious side effects which actually do the opposite, make us angry and more depressed.  Depression is a very real disorder and needs to be treated, but lets all look at the holistic approach and find the cause.  Covering the symptom of depression will only lead to years of never finding the cause.  There are several holistic approach to take into consideration.  Consult your wellness doctor, and ask what is available to you.  One thing is for sure, anti-depressants can have serious side effects, take a look at the top ten legal drugs linked to violent behavior.

Time Magazine lists the top ten offenders:

1. Varenicline (Chantix): The number one
   violence-inducing drug on the list, this anti-smoking medication is 18
   times more likely to be linked with violence when compared to other
   drugs
2. Fluoxetine (Prozac): This drug was the first well-known SSRI antidepressant
3. Paroxetine (Paxil): Another SSRI antidepressant, Paxil is also linked with severe withdrawal symptoms and a risk of birth defects
4. Amphetamines: (Various): Used to treat ADHD
5. Mefoquine (Lariam): A treatment for malaria which is often linked with reports of strange behavior
6. Atomoxetine (Strattera): An ADHD drug that affects the neurotransmitter noradrenaline
7. Triazolam (Halcion): This potentially addictive drug is used to treat insomnia
8. Fluvoxamine (Luvox): Another SSRI antidepressant
9. Venlafaxine (Effexor): An antidepressant also used to treat anxiety disorders
10. Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq): An antidepressant which affects both serotonin and noradrenaline