dr. fawcett notes, antidepressants increase the lev of certain neurotransmitters. there are two kinds of medations that accomplish this-- the tricyclics and the mao inhibitors. for a long-term mood disorder which biology is a major causal component, such medications can often work wonders. the problem is they don't work for everyone who takes them. the dosage must be watched carefully. there can be dangerous physical and psychological side effects. any medication you may take will have side effects. the importan of the side effects has to be asur against the benefits of the medication, has to be asur and the cooperation and motivation the patient is extreme important. i pend on too much of it- at fir. i though "i'll never be sad again. i'll never havtory again."but i. mecation caon do so much. u have to start to make ur own recovery onk through the road, and yoha to , d yohave to mend every brge that you've bron. for some peoe, medication ienough, and some get better without any treatment at all. many others need and can benefit from psychotherapy with or without m