have u ever had depresson?will i ever feel normal again, what i'm talikg about chemical imbalanced feeling inside, or the fear that it will return, the prozac has helpme out a lot,but how doiknow it's really working?i need support please ifuknow a web sight or something too.....thanx soooooo much
2006-09-27 06:55:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
First, are you depressed? NO? Then it is working. This is a drug that needs to be monitored by your Dr. He should be doing blood tests to verify whether you are being maintained at theraputic levels.
2006-09-27 07:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by June smiles 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously timetraveller doesn't understand depression, they're just ignorant so dont listen to them.
I used to be depressed too, and I would always wonder "how do I know if the antidepressant is working?" Have you ever kept a journal before you started taking the medicine? What I did was i'd write how I was feeling before I took the medicine, then a week after i'd write how I was feeling, and I would do this every week. Then, if you compare your entries from before and after you started taking the medicine, see if your additude has changed at all. But honestly, I think you'll be able to tell if you're still feeling depressed while your on the medicine. Just think about how you were feeling before, and now how you're feeling now that you're on the prozac. Do you still have moments where you feel sad for no reason? Do you like to go out and have fun? Go and change your medicine if you feel like it is not working... I know it sucks but you'll get through it.
Here's a site you can go to that might be able to help you- http://www.depression.com/
2006-09-27 14:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your meds are working when you start to raise your head and look at the world around you. When you start to feel better and not so black inside. When you feel like being with other people again and not staying alone in your bed sleeping. When you can feel pleasure in the everyday things of life. Give the meds some time to work and talk about your issues with someone understanding of depression. Try not to isolate yourself so much. I don't have a web site for you to go to but I have been there and know what it is like, I also know that the meds are working for me and I don't ever want to go off them and back to the hell hole I was in.
2006-09-27 14:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u'll know if the meds r working if you feel like the wourld is better. u dont feel like you want to die every second if small things make u want to die like a person not listening to u really well then you need to talk to your doctor. does anyone in ur family have depressinon? if u talk to someone u know that will work one thing that will help if ur feeling down listen to happy music and hang around pple that make u happy not depressed do something that makes you happy. u would know if the meds are working if u ask that question then there probally not but you have to take the right amount everyday and dont miss any days.
2006-09-27 15:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Nicoble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honstly when I was going through a divorce I was a little depressed and took zolofit. I only took it for a couple months and it helped a little. I got off of it and felt better. Take vitamins and workout that helps. Depression, i think, is all mental and you can fight it.
2006-09-27 14:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by Bchlvr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you feel better and are more stable your meds are working...If you feel that the depression comes back see your doctor..Also join a support group in your area...ask your doctor where to find one..Or start your own.
2006-09-27 13:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you stop being so depressed.
2006-09-27 14:40:21 · answer #7 · answered by marty justa wonderin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you'll know when you dont listen to stupid music and cut your wrists. quit your whining
2006-09-27 13:57:31 · answer #8 · answered by lromero5@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋