Risk of Increased Depression Symptoms with Other Medications

One thing that people, including myself, tend to forget is that medications affect more than just your stomach and skin.  Most people watch for a rash, or expect an upset stomach when starting a new medication.  Unfortunately, there are so many other side effects you can get from starting a new medication.

There are A LOT of medications that can increase depression/suicidal thoughts as a potential side effect.  I personally have had this happen more times than I can count!  

A few of the antidepressants I took early on in my journey severely increased my suicidal thoughts.  I had just recently started a new medication.  I was extremely suicidal and had it in my mind that it was happening that day.  I had a plan.  I was going to carry on my plan that specific day.  Fortunately, I ended up crying myself to sleep and the side effect had subsided by the time I woke up.

Please be aware.  Be mindful.  When you are starting a new medication, let somebody know.  Ask someone to keep a closer eye on you.

Find that friend that you can count on no matter what.  Be that friend for somebody else.  It may just end up saving your life, or somebody else's life.