It helps to keep your mind busy and treat it like a muscle (hard to do with some of the side effects and the depression itself). That means keep it active: read books, do crossword puzzles and sudoku and so on. read more
Like all medications, antidepressants can have side effects. Some of the most common include: Headache; Agitation; Nausea or vomiting; Sleeplessness; Drowsiness; Reduced sex drive; Dry mouth; Weight gain; Some antidepressants are more likely than others to cause certain side effects. read more