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These medications are called "atypical" because they don't fit neatly into other categories. Generally, atypical antidepressants cause fewer sexual side effects than other antidepressants do. Atypical antidepressants include: BupropionBrand-name and generic bupropion tablets are available in three forms: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR and Wellbutrin XL or XR.Bupropion has shown some success in treating social anxiety disorder and anxiety comorbid with depression, but not panic disorder with agoraphob

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Examples of effective and safe medications commonly prescribed for depression or depression-related problems are listed in the chart below.Tricyclic antidepressantsTricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are some of the first antidepressants used to treat depression. Sample the drug name: Anafranil, Adapin, Aventyl, Elavil, Norpramin, Pamelor, Pertofrane, Sinequan, Surmontil, Tofranil, Vivactil.Potential Side Effects: Dry mouth, blurred vision, increased fatigue and sleepiness, weight gain, muscle twit

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Traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, is a safe and effective way to deal with depression. Acupuncture, herbal formulas, and other Chinese medical modalities have been used in China for over 5000 years. In Chinese medicine, we more often speak of the emotions being the causing physical symptoms rather than the opposite. Perhaps this is because we see more of these kinds of cases, but practitioners need to be mindful of the fact that physical syndrome patterns can also lead to emot

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Did you ever wish that you could take a vitamin for depression? Well, for some of you it may be just that simple.These vitamins for depression mostly pertain to what are otherwise known as B-complex vitamins. There are other vitamins, such as vitamins C and D that serve their respective functions as well.Here are some common vitamins for depression:Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)hese vitamins for depression are needed to convert blood sugar known as glucose into energy.Deficiencies can also cause memory p

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Aromatherapy uses aromatic essences that are extracted from plants. A fantastic and mysterious relationship is continuously unfolding between plants and their surroundings. These organic green machines are ceaselessly performing a glorious alchemy with water, soil, air and sunlight. Aromatherapy can help in mild forms of depression. It may ease mental fatigue and help with sleep. A wide range of psychological, physical, and energetic issues can lead to feelings of depression and a pervasive outl

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Sipping "green tea may be linked" to a lower incidence of depressive symptoms, a new study suggests.For the study, researcher's surveyed elderly Japanese adults about their green tea consumption. The research team also evaluated the participants' symptoms of depression. In analyzing data on the study members, the scientists found that those who drank four or more cups of green tea each day were 44 percent less likely to have depressive symptoms (compared to those who drank one or fewer cups of g

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