Why can't I overcome depression?

Question

Why can't I overcome depression? I'm in therapy, take meds too.....

Over the past 2 years I've been on Lexapar, Wellburton, Zoloft. (excuse the spelling)

Past 11 months in therapy.

I know I had social anxiety my hole life, and believe depression followed 15 years ago.

I tried meditation, anxiety tapes. nothing helps.

Took action only 2 years ago seeking help through Dr.'s.

Answer 1

The correct spelling for those two is Lexapro and Wellbutrin.

i am suffering from major depression myself, and once in a few years (like right now) it falls to the ground when i feel helpless. But I've been through that before, and I know you can overcome it - it's treatable. It's your mind overall, and there are magic ways to work with it. So just hang on, and your self-preservation instinct will guide you out of it. Everone has self-preservation instinct - and that's why depression sucks, because it's in conflict with it. but struggle, and you'll improve. believe me i know it's hard. but when i had ultimate solution in option in mind and refused it, .. back then, I was really happy about it because i've been through wonderful things in my life since then. So just hang on. E-mail me if you want to talk more.

Answer 2

The best way to see mental disorders is a series of varying degrees of depression and stress. Mild stress produces an excellent person for creativity and performance. More depression saps the energy and creativity that these people once had as the leave neurosis and become bipolar. There are three levels used to describe Bipolar. Then the imbalance of chemicals made by your own brain plays havoc with the whole control system. The auto brain or lower brain can aggressively access messages that were kept from it earlier. As the depression continues and more and more logic substitutions are made the mind goes into a full psychosis where ideas are disassociated and language decays. The end result of psychosis from severe depression is schizophrenia which has been described as incurable . There are of course are always a few people who have been able to recover mental stability. The greatest learning step required for all levels of depression recovery is to see that society as two groups . Study what you group are in and stay with your own kind to find peace and happiness.

Answer 3

Boy can I relate to you. I have suffered from major depression and anxiety for years. You can overcome and lead a normal life but you must stay on meds and in therapy. I currently take a combined group of meds I am on 30 mg of Cymbalta 150 mg of Wellbutrin XL an 125mg of Seroqeul. This is just what works for me we are all different and therefore must follow what our doctors suggest. Talk with yours and see if you can try something else if what your taking is not helping you. I also was in therapy using a program called Dialectical Behavior Therapy . The technique has been devised by Marsha Linehan. STAGE 1 focuses on suicidal behaviors, therapy interfering behaviors and behaviors that interfere with the quality of life, together with developing the necessary skills to resolve these problems.

STAGE 2 deals with post-traumatic stress related problems (PTSD)

STAGE 3 focuses on self-esteem and individual treatment

I know my answer is long but I do hope it helps you

Answer 4

You are doing the right things and need commendation for doing that. It took some strength to say that you don't want to be like this.
My advice is to keep at it. The medicine may not be the right dose or it may not have reached its effective time yet. Did you know that it takes 3 -6 months for the medicine to make a difference in your life? Did you know that you will see the body side effects before you see the effect in the brain?
Medicine is to help get the problems to the level that you can see over them. Counselling is to help you get over them. The 2 are a part of the best treatment plan.

Answer 5

if your doctor is aware of your unremitting depression they should be willing to continue treatment to include medications never tried before or combinations of those. If no help ou should seek perhaps a different psychiatrist or whatever type of doctor you have access to- to assure the diagnosis is correct as well.It's good to know you are trying and it seems you are persistent, which is good. Sometimes perhas the depression could be complicated by other issues. ou need to explore this with your therapist. Have you tried exercise like maybe if you can afford it, with a personal trainer or a class of exercise so you would need to go each time?
Can you function interms of working and taking basic care of yourself? Could you have a different personality than most? Could you need some different type of occupation?
Keep working at it. It can take years to climb out of this thing called depression.

Answer 6

What is the cause of your depression?

I was diagnoses with clinical depression and went into a study for a new medication.

The stuff I took beat my depression. Six moths after the study closed, I was told I was never on the stuff.

I realized I generated my own depression.

i analyzed my life and dropped those needs that caused depression.

I also got out into the sun more and started an exercise program (running laps)

I still get depressed (and am currently so) but my running (which releases endorphans) keeps it at bay

Answer 7

try eating a balanced diet, cut out any junk foods, especially sugar which can cause "sugar blues", get enough sleep, exercise and take a good multi vitamin and/or vitamin B complex. Alcohol is a depressant and smoking wont help either.. Look after yourself and continue with the meds and councelling your doctor prescribes. Sometimes it takes awhile just to find the medication that works for you.
Good luck to you.

Answer 8

My basic flaw had always been dependence on people or circumstances to supply me with prestige, security, and confidence. Failing to get these things according toto my perfectionist dreams and specifications, I fought for them. And when defeat came, so did my depression. Reiforced by what grace I could find in prayer, I had to exert every ounce of will and action to cut off these faulty emotional dependencies upon people and upon circumstances. Then, only, could I be free.

Answer 9

I've suffered from depression for many years. I am never totally free from it but it's bearable most of the time. Don't give up. Just keep on trying different medication and treatments until you feel better. Good luck!

Answer 10

i no it sounds silly, but go for a walk, i hav suffered wiv depression for a while as well, and always find after a good long walk, nothing seems as bad. its to do wiv the chemicals that get pumped around after exercise. if you feel the med. ur on isnt working, go back to your doctor and tell him. remember, their there to help.so dont be afraid to keep going back. also, make sure you sleep well. sleep deprevasion is a form of torture, so if your havin troubl sleeping, also tell ur doctor. and remember, it does get better x