September 13, 2021

CWD Daily

Tips for Coping with Depression


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1-800-273-8255.

Tip of the Day

Get help: Medication

healthline.com has a comprehensive overview of types of medications to treat depression:

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) including brands like Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, and Paxil
SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) such as Effexor
TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) like Anafranil and Norparamin
Tetracyclic antidepressants, Naprotiline
Dopamine reuptake blockers including Bupropion e.g. Wellbutrin and Fortivo
5-HT1A receptor antagonist vilazodone
5-HT2 receptor antagonists like Oleptro
5-HT3 receptor antagonist Brintellix
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) including Marplan and Nardil
Noradrenergic antagonist Mirtazapine (Remeron)




CWD Daily is written by Julie Aiken, a layperson whose only authority lies in 40 years of coping with depression. Nothing in the newsletter should be taken as medical advice. Please do no self-diagnose or self-prescribe. Above all, please get help if you need it. 

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