With in the last year my hair fell out (because of alopecia) and slowly I have become more and more depressed and just not doing the things I used to do...well I just now deicided to start seeing a counselour because I am tired of being tired all the time(lol) but the counselour wants to get my doctor to put me on depression meds, even tho my doctor seems more like she wants to help me get back into my old routine of excersize and sleeping better (to see if this can help me first...)I am in my 20's and my mom REALLY wants me to go on depression medication (she was mad when the doctor wouldnt do it to begin with) Well really it is MY descion, but I want to know opinions from those who have suffered from depression, you think that medications will help? or do you think I should just give myself sometime to try and get my life back inorder before resorting to meds?
2006-10-19 07:26:34 · 13 answers · asked by cuteness 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
MEDICATIONS HELP BUT NEGATIVE THINKING CAUSES DEPRESSION !!! WE NEED TO THINK POSITIVE !!
2006-10-19 07:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by SWM 38 _4_ YOUNG GF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself some time. I was on meds for 20 years. They just covered up my problems while lining the doctors pockets. Your Doctor is right! Get back into your routine and pick up a few good hobbies. Too many doctors are prescription happy and it sounds like you have one who actually cares about you and not your money! YOU CAN BEAT THIS!!!!! I did!! I was even told I would NEVER recover from my depression and now I am. Without medication. It really makes one think doesn't it?
The Best of Luck!
2006-10-19 12:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by warandpeace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm almost 20, and I've been taking anti-depressants for almost 3yrs. They really do help, but the key is to find the right one for you. There are many different kinds and they can all affect you differently. Your doctor can usually prescribe one that works pretty well as long as you're honest with them and you go in for a visit. I do recommend that you try other things first. It's good to see a counselor because that helps tremendously. Excersize works wonders too because you can work off your stress and it makes you feel better about yourself. I would wait on the meds and try other things first. I've been diagnosed with clinical depression, so that's why I take medication. But do what you think is best for you.
2006-10-19 07:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Lulu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had a REALLY THOROUGH physical exam, especially blood work for thyroid or other endocrine system problems? It is ESSENTIAL that you do that before even considering taking antidepressants. What did your doctor say was the cause of your alopecia? That is a very common symptom of thyroid problems, which can also sap your energy and make you feel depressed. And make sure they do a FULL thyroid panel, not just TSH, T3 and T4.
You may have to seek out an endocrine specialist who is open to the idea of alternative treatments. A friend of mine had similar problems and she went to four or five doctors before she finally found one who was willing to listen to her.
I am not against antidepressants, I take them myself, but I think they are WAY overprescribed in our society. If you have a really THOROUGH physical exam and everything comes out normal, THEN consider antidepressants.
Good luck!
2006-10-19 07:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by dreamweaver.629ok 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The meds have helped me a lot!! I feel like I can get up and move to do the things I used to do. I feel like I have enough energy to go and I sleep much better. That makes all the difference there.
2006-10-19 07:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a period of my live I felt very down due to a family bereavement.After some months i went to see my doctor because i was getting worse.In particular I had trouble sleeping.I prescribed me Zoloft for 3 months and I must say it worked well.It nothing that makes you feel better or happy,these drugs just help not get worse.Go and see your doctor,they won't give you anything you do not need.
2006-10-19 07:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on depresson medications on and off for years.It helps,but the problem is under laying,in some cases,some it is a chemical imbalance.Drugs only hide the feeling sometimes.Be careful. Be honest with yourself,ask why you feel this way?Hope you the best!
2006-10-19 07:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by DEBO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother has been clinically depressed for some time now. Medications have helped her tremendously. However, it took a several months to find which medication worked best for her. She went out of her way to find a psychiatrist that would also prescribe medication. Her psychiatrist and physician have worked well together to develop her best course of treatment.
2006-10-19 07:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by Albert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medication doesn't help me. They don't make your problems go away. You will become very dependent on the drugs, & the medicine will make you MORE depressed & sleepy. My dperession caused me to have Tourette's Syndrome symptoms.
2006-10-19 07:47:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I'm abit older than you but i have been on several diff kinds if you feel you need this research the medicine very well lots of side affects it took me about four diff to make me feel almost human
2006-10-19 07:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by Debbie W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't take medication for my depression because my body doesn't like it.
I have depression, but I cope with it by fishing, golfing, video football and watching Sanford & Son.
2006-10-19 07:39:50 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋