Posted by linkadge on May 19, 2006, at 22:03:16
In reply to Re: How Prozac affects the brain, posted by naughtypuppy on May 16, 2006, at 11:18:58
Its kindof like steroids. Once you stop, you shrink and whither back to your original self.
You might be able to maintain some of the gains should you replace the AD with other other antidepressant agents such as exercise.
How new neurons actually helps depression is unknown.
The neurogensis theory is probably part of it, but there are some things that it doesn't explain.
Stimulants, for instance, can lift the spirits immediately. It is short lived, but a brief remission nonetheless.
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