I have depression and am on heavy antidepressants.?

Question

I have a lack of wanting to do anything anymore, and when I do, only with very selected people. I find it hard to get up in the morning. I wish I could just go to sleep and not wake up. I have this guy who wants to be with me. I sometimes have a good time with him if I want to have a good time. But I still think yuck. boy. and I know that sex will always be an issue of him not getting enough. I am pissed off because he is trying to make decisions for me, altho I don't make any for myself because I couldn't be bothered. I have been with someone else in between seeing this guy again and the last time I saw him when he lived with me. (He kicked me out). I wasn' the best flatmate tho. Now he wants to live with me? I am supposed to seek therapy. What should I do? I am extremely lonley but when someone starts to love me I stop loving them.

Answer 1

Your anti-depressants need to be adjusted, you are still depressed. You describe anhedonia (lack of pleasure in normally pleasurable activities) Check it out at Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhedonia then call your psychiatrist tomorrow morning and tell him how strong this feeling is. Also tell him about the sexual issues, psychiatrists hear that all the time, it will be much less embarassing than it sounds in your head.

If the feeling of not wanting to wake up gets to the point where you feel you might hurt yourself - 1) call a friend, relative, or 911 if all else fails, but don't be alone. 2) Page your doctor(s). 3) get to an ER to be "evaluated", try to be honest when you get there, it is hard to talk about wanting to die, but it is important to say "I am afraid I will hurt myself" or they can't help you.

God Bless. My heart goes out to you, I have experienced this myself and I know how much "not feeling" can hurt, even though that sounds crazy. This is not your fault, you are not defective or stupid. You do love your boyfriend, you wouldn't blame him if he had erectile dysfunction. This is the same. Hold on, talk as much as you can to anyone who will listen, and believe - even when every fiber in your being cries out against it - that it will get better.

Answer 2

Find a good psychologist who specializes in depression and who is hooked up with a psychiatrist who really knows about the effects of antidepreessants on young people- He will work with you until you find the one that takes the edge off of the depression so you can go on with your life. You may always have to take meds- but who care if you are leading a happy life.

Answer 3

you definitely need to seek therapy. Speak with a professional. If you are on major doses of antidepressants and are still not feeling right, you should speak with your dr. about adjusting the doseage, or switching to a different medication. Don't get involved with a guy while you are in this condition.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear about your depression. If you are on heavy antidepressants, aren't you already seeing a therapist or something? I will say no one will really love you until you can love your self. You need to heal your self before you look for some to love.I think you need to go to therapy, exercise, go see friends, even if you don't want to. You stop loving people when they love you because you don't feel worthy of their love.

Answer 5

Are you my ex-girlfriend?

Please see a therapist soon. Sometimes anti-depressants by themselves just don't do the job.

My ex wanted to get her life straight before entering any type of relationship. That was probably a good decision.

Answer 6

Some anti-depressants interfere with your sex drive. Have you discussed this with your doctor?

On another note, you may want to ask yourself if you really want to have the company of these guys. Are they moving too fast, wanting to move in with you?

I would discuss this with somebody you trust. You may not be ready for this kind of commitment.

Answer 7

definitely get some therapy babe, it really helps alot, trust me.

Answer 8

what is all this psycho-babble?