Suicide and SSRI Anti-Depressants
A wonderful article on the underlying cause of suicide and homicide with SSRI anti-depressants can be found here.
"I have never doubted that SSRIs (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Effexor, Sarafem) can provoke impulsive, violent behavior. Now, sixteen years after the first reports, British regulatory authorities have acted against the use of SSRIs in children because of an increased incidence of suicide. This forced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take a second look. In early February 2004, a FDA advisory committee heard powerful testimony from bereaved parents and medical experts and issued a call for stronger warnings on the labels of these drugs" continues...
The author, Jay S. Cohen, M.D., is the author of OverDose: The Case Against The Drug Companies (Tarcher/Putnam 2001), which was recommended by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Symptoms of Depression
* Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
* Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism
* Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness
* Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex
* Decreased energy, fatigue, being "slowed down"
* Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
* Insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
* Appetite and/or weight changes
* Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
* Restlessness, irritability
If five or more of these symptoms are present every day for at least two weeks and interfere with routine daily
activities such as work, self-care, and childcare or social life, seek an evaluation for depression.
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