depression basics
Pregnancy and AntiDepressants
My doctor, who I absolutely love, told me she was expecting her first child. Of course, she was very excited about this. I told her I was absolutely terrified to have children for fear of falling back into depression. I assumed, of course, that one cannot take antidepressants when one is pregnant [...]
Depression Treatments: Zoloft
What is Zoloft?
Zoloft — also known as sertraline HCl — is a type of antidepressant known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI. It works by helping nerve cells better convey messages to each other by allowing the individual to better use his or her own natural serotonin.
How Does Zoloft Work?
Serotonin is a [...]