ive been on antidepression for 17 years differnt ones go hyper then on a low and stay in bed no one has ever said whats wrong with me does anybody have the same simtons
2006-10-18 07:30:52 · 15 answers · asked by rebecca c 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
this sounds very much like bi-polar disorder (or what was known as manic depressive) but I am no expert!
if i were you, i would visit my GP and demand to see a mental health worker/psychiatrist where your condition can be properly disgnosed and you can get the help you need. its unfair that youve had to cope all this time with a problem that you cannot identify. with the right help, im sure you will feel loads better about your life.
Best of Luck!
2006-10-18 07:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have exactly the same problem with depression as centipede. I have never told my GP about it untill recently, and he recomended some councilling which i have just started. Personally i would never take anti deppresants, because i dont think they would help and it sounds like they arent helping you. Maybe it is time you tried something different....17 years is a long time....Hope you can find something that works...Good Luck.
2006-10-18 14:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by bruce s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also suffer with depression sucks doesnt it he mind i have been on antis for the past 2 years they dont work really just give you a false sense of security you think everythings okay but deep inside you are black and bleeding even when the sun is shining it is raining in my heart hope you do have some releasses from this dreaded cusre even winstonn churchill suffered from it he called i this black dog days i wonder why when people associate depression they mostly use the words black or grey good luck i dont want to depress you any more im depressing myself even more now take care look after yourself
2006-10-18 15:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever thought maybe you have S.A.D syndrome, Seasonal Affective Dissorder...
Basically it comnes down to the ammoiunt of rays you get from the sun, as the night draw in you get more tired and depressed, it like you go into hybernation mode...there is treatment for it, you just need to sit under ultra violet light for a few hours a day and bingo back to normal.
check out this site it might help
http://www.sada.org.uk/
Hope it helps....
2006-10-18 14:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by X_Angie_p_X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sympathise - I too have been on and off anti - depressants for years. The good days are getting more frequent but the down days are horrible. Take care xx
2006-10-18 14:35:46 · answer #5 · answered by starlet108 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not a doctor, but, maybe you are truly bi-polar instead of depressed. i have heard of many people getting mis-diagnosed---they were diagnosed with depression, but instead, they were really bi-polar.
i know this is hard, but try to get a shrink. a shrink will be able to say what exactly is going on. best of luck :)
2006-10-18 15:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by Queen of Halloween 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your doctor, ask to be referred to a psychiatrist, it may be bi-polar disorder, or something else, only a specialist will know.
Have you tried counselling it can really help.
2006-10-18 16:49:23 · answer #7 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who is your doctor? i think that it is completely absurd for you to be on medication for 17 years and still be having problems. you should find a new doctor. where do you live? i may be able to help
2006-10-18 14:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by psychologistnovelist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same symptoms but have been depressed since 11 years old- now I'm 32 & sick & tired of depression!! & the flippin pills!!
2006-10-18 14:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm definatley no expert in this...neither have I had depression...but I would reckon you should get out there...socialise...find a partner...try out different things...etc etc
2006-10-18 14:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by poshnosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋