I have a history of severe depression. My mom is very against medication and counseling, and reluctantly allowed me to go on the lowest dosage of zoloft. It helped, but now she wants me to go off of it and stop going to my doctor. My fear is that my depression will return. What are the chances of my depression returning, and how can I handle it if and when it does?
2006-10-24 11:10:14 · 8 answers · asked by airborne_clay 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
"What most people need is tools to deal with their life, not to drudge up all the crap from the past."
Good advice and that has helped with me. Why is your mom against treatment for your depression? If you had high blood pressure or high cholesterol or anything physical, you'd get treatment for that, wouldn't you? This is no different really.
I've found that cognitive behavioral therapy helps me quite a bit.
2006-10-24 12:29:49 · answer #1 · answered by SnakeCharmer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until the underlying cause of your depression is dealt with it will likely return. Medication can be a life savor for many people and there should be no shame if you can be helped by it. For some people depression is almost completely biochemical, for some people depression is almost completely situational but for most people it is a combination of the two.
Counseling can help with a good councilor. I've had about a dozen therapists over the years and only two have ever really helped. I personally don't believe it is necessary to spend years delving into all the details of your life to get better. What most people need is tools to deal with their life, not to drudge up all the crap from the past. OK, it is your parents fault (it almost always is), so what, they did the best they could. What are you going to do about it as it is your life.
If you are over 18, you can make up your own mind about if you should be on Zoloft and go to counseling. It is not your mothers life and only you can know what is working for you and what isn't.
Good luck!
2006-10-24 11:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by taotemu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother is the same and I have soxial anxiety disorder/depression also linked with that,
I found medication helpful but like you was discontinued.
It is impossible to just 'suck up' a chemical imbalance. You need to be medicated in order to feel better. I would speak to your doctor, explain to him how your parents feel and maybe he can have a talk with your mom about your condition.
Other than that, just try to think positive thoughts, try to stay happy and not worry about it. The more you worry the more likely it will return. Try to focus on other things and keep yourself busy and free from stress.
Good Luck
2006-10-24 11:19:10 · answer #3 · answered by surfer_grl_ca 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The QUESTION is why do you feel so DEPRESSED??What happend to you when you were younger that made you feel this way?? Did someone do something to hurt you? You have to look back and check to see what went wrong and try to confront that of course with the help of a professional. And please don't be afraid of what mom has to say. Stay safe or get out while you can.
2006-10-24 11:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Shortcake r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor prescribing the Zoloft. Let him or her know what is going on and your concerns.
He or she may be able to work with you and your mom to get to the bottom of why she feels the way she does and to resolve it.
Good luck.
2006-10-24 14:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by spiritualjourneyseeker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can try living with depression instead of trying to eliminate it. Look around you, any normal person can not help but feel depress. Keep yourself preoccupied and you won't even notice it.
2006-10-24 11:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
100%, guaranteed. If the meds are working for you, why would you want to stop? Unless it's a financial issue....
2006-10-24 11:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should be thinking about the panic of GETTING depressed
2006-10-24 11:18:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋