induced mood disorder – afterwards?
Does anyone have any information on the aftereffects of substance-induced depression, specifically that caused by prescription medications? I went through major depression (to the point of considering suicide) about a year and a half ago due to a migraine medication. The depression stopped, but I’m having trouble with the idea that I can be given something and have it transform me from a reasonably healthy person to a suicidal wreck. Particularly since I didn’t particularly want the medication at the time – the doctor and my parents kind of pressured me into taking it (I had just turned 18). I had showed no signs of depression before going on the medication; the depression symptom were related to when I took the medication in the day. So it was clearly caused by that medication. I’ve been trying to explain why this experience upsets me, but I haven’t been able to explain clearly so that anyone takes me seriously. I’ve found general information on substance-induced mood disorders, but n
