How can I support someone on antidepressants and sleeping pills?

Can you answer Wuzza’s question about Depression?:

My boyfriend has (with a little push) managed to seek help for his depression, which he has suffered from for almost two years. I am thrilled that he has made this step, but I don’t want to do anything to mess things up for him.

The doctors have put him on antidepressants and sleeping pills, but I’m afraid I don’t know which ones.

How can I support him through the dodgy side effects and help the medication help him? What should I be doing, what should I not be doing?

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What effect does some alcohol have if taking antidepressants?

Can you answer Tiamat’s question about Depression?:

I have been taking antidepressants for about two weeks now and would like to go out and have a drink with my friends at uni but am unsure what effect it could have, im taking Citalopram, does anyone know?

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What is the consequence of going on and off antidepressants?

Can you answer Nora C’s question about Depression?:

Someone told me that if I went off antidepressants and then back on and vice versa (say a month off, two months on, etc.) that it would damage my brain, but is this true? And how would it damage my brain?

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How can I treat clinical depression without taking any antidepressants?

Can you answer Starving Billionaire’s question about Depression?:

I’ve had severe depression for a long time, and would like to get help for it, but I don’t want to get on antidepressants, because I’m worried I may become addicted to them or stay on them for too long, or they may not even work.

Unfortunately, I don’t really believe in psychotherapists and psychologists. I wouldn’t want to tell a complete stranger my private business.

Any other suggestions?

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What antidepressants do not cause suicide ?

Can you answer apup76’s question about Depression?:

What antidepressants do not cause suicide ?
I want to quit smoking, but I want to take something that will make me feel relaxed.
Like the relief from having a cigarette. A surge of calm.

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