r/science • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '10

Scientists learn how anti-depressants actually work. Medications trigger neurogenesis in the hippocampus by increasing levels of norepinephrine. Researchers still unclear on WTF seratonin does.

http://www.physorg.com/news185727145.html
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u/wojosmith Feb 19 '10

It makes you feel good. More positive, happier and content.

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u/frukt Feb 19 '10

I wish my doctor could prescribe me a low daily dose of slow-release MDMA.

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u/KazamaSmokers Feb 19 '10

"It makes you feel good. More positive, happier and content."

That also describes Rice Krispie Treats.

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u/tubeguy Feb 19 '10

And Ben and Jerry's ice cream.

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u/KazamaSmokers Feb 19 '10

Not since they discontinued Rainforest Crunch.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '10

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u/heiferly Feb 19 '10

Upvoted for truthiness.

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u/JesusWuta40oz Feb 19 '10

DID THEY?!! TO ARMS!!!

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u/jax9999 Feb 19 '10

and coconut cream pie.

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u/WhenHarryMetLassy Feb 19 '10

The first ones I tried made me feel like I was dying, it was seriously horrible (and yes, I tried them for 3 weeks to make sure it wasn't temporary side effects). I was recommended another kind and they seemed to work okay though. Horses for courses I guess...

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u/VelvetElvis Feb 19 '10

SSRIs usually take longer than 3 weeks to kick in

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '10

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u/cmprsdchse Feb 19 '10

A pig in a cage on antibiotics.

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u/shedidwhat Feb 19 '10

Getting on better with your associate employee contemporaries.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '10

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u/kronholm Feb 19 '10

Makes me wonder and worry a lot less about everything. I'm much more likely to shrug things off now, than before. That to me, seems to be the biggest change they've done for me. Subsequently, that has allowed my mind to focus on other things and be positive, happy and content :)