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Q HOW LONG SHOULD I GIVE MY ANTIDEPRESSANTS TO WORK?
A If you are taking antidepressants, you’ve probably already tried other ways to help. These might include trying to change any triggers, a healthy lifestyle (exercise, balanced diet, rest and relaxation techniques), limiting alcohol intake, and treatments such as CBT - cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, mindfulness and/or support groups.
Research suggests all commonly prescribed antidepressants are more effective at treating major depression than placebos (dummy pills) but there’s no single wonder drug that suits everyone. Some start to work after
