I've gotten help for my depression and have been taking the medication prescribed (lexapro) for about 2 weeks now. I only have my husband to turn to as my mother thinks that it is weakness to admit that you are depressed. I love my husband but I need advice from more then him.
I'm not feeling anything from the pills except the side effect including some that aren't warned about on the package (ie: hicuping no-stop, not being able to get comfortable, not being able to finish anything). I'm still feeling depressed and to top it off the suicidal feelings have returned. I know that it takes time for the medication to kick in but I am not comfortable to be alone...and my husband is off. Even going to store is too much for me to handle.
I just needed to know if I should call the suicide hotline or not. I know that I'm not planning to kill myself right now but I'm feeling like I'm going to hurt myself.
2006-11-12 12:46:45 · 19 answers · asked by stargazer673 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Thank you...everyone. I called the number and I'm going in tomorrow...if they can schedule me in...and hopefully get a different drug or maybe just find out what is wrong.
I was told that I needed to be hospitalized but 1) I can't afford it. 2) I don't think my husband would survive...seriously. He would live on bread if I wasn't here and I doubt he needs that. 3) Who would take care of my cats. My husband thinks that they only show me love so he doesn't want to feed them.
Anyway. Thank you. I talked to a lady and told her want was going on...I was suprised that they found me in the system...funny huh? And I'm to call tomorrow the same number and they will switch me over to the med department.
I went to the store with my mp3 player and zoned out...at least there was other people there to stop me from hurting myself...right? I hate going to the store though because I think they are looking at me weird...crazy huh?
Thank you everyone for the advice and thanks for caring.
2006-11-12 13:57:21 · update #1
What u need is some expert advise. Go to the
doctor where u got the prescription and tell
him exactly what u told us and he should be
able to adjust the treatment. Depression is a
serious illness and needs to be addressed with-
out embarassment as it can be a life saver if
discussed and treated . If kept inside the de-
pression gets stronger and one can do harm
to themselves. Also ask what programs are
available to be able to get into to where others
who have depression can talk about it and get
advise amongst ur peers. Good luck and never
be ashamed to discuss ur condition so that
u can get the help needed.
2006-11-12 13:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by RudiA 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing you may want to do is take a deep breath as most of the time the thoughts will pass. I have suffered from depression since I was 16 and am now 30 . I woke up that way this morning after a dream I keep having,so it's something you have to get used too. I don't know how old you are or anything but since you are married I will say over 20 if so then I would say that the zoloft 25 to 50 mg daily will improve your well being, but don't just stop taking your meds until you have talked to the doc! As this will increase the strange things that pop into your head. P.s. try and laugh at anything it helps
2006-11-12 21:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by jeremy j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if you do not have a suicidal plan, suicidal ideation is reason enough to be hospitalized. I strongly urge you to contact your physician and then have some one drive you to the nearest hospital with a psychiatric ER. A psychiatric ER is different from the regular ER. Psychiatric ERs are staffed by psychiatrists.
Lexapro, like many other antidepressants, require you to take them for at least 4 - 6 weeks before they reach a therapeutic level in the blood. There are other medications which can help until Lexapro takes effect. Please contact your physician and husband then have some one take you to the ER.
2006-11-12 21:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it takes 1-3 months for the meds to hit the full effect. I was on Lexapro for a while myself and I had some bad side effects to it. Zoloft was a better one for me. You might consider going back and telling him about this soon. Some meds increase suicidal thoughts in some individuals and that is extremely dangerous side effect. I would suggest calling him soon and getting off it as soon as possibe.
2006-11-12 20:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The medication isn't working. The suicidal thoughts may be a side effect of the meds. Call your doctor ASAP! Talk to your husband about this too. Don't worry about going to your mom, obviously she doesn't understand nor does she seem to want to understand.
2006-11-12 20:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by Lady J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the suicide hot line just might be going a little too far, but I suggest calling anyways. You're depressed, and having someone who /wants/ to listen to you (and usually help!) always makes me feel better. They will listen to everything you want to say, because that's what they're there for. They might even be able to direct you to a better medication. And you know what else? I'll listen too, if you ever want to talk.
2006-11-12 20:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by Tam T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people have to try different meds to get good results. I suffered from severe depression for a long time. Now I don't think I was really depressed (clinicly) just bummed out from repeated failures cause by another condition: chronic anxiety.
2006-11-12 20:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what makes you happy? and do you have anytime to yourself to do anything that will calm you down... go to a day spa go for a walk around a nice park excersice.. or try and a religon you can believe in... the key to life is actually living for something and i can tell you live for your husband because he makes you happy but you also need to live for yourself you need to be happy with yourself and belive that you can accomplish anything all this is not because you are not a good person but because you do not understand were you belong in society and it scares you to be alone because you feel helpless and unwanted so just try and find somethin that make you happy who knows maybe you and your husband should think about having another baby or getting a puppy find somethin that will keep your mind occupied
2006-11-12 20:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by kruiz1100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your psychiatrist has an emergency number you should call him first. If you can't reach him definitely call the hotline. This is exactly the kind of situation they are there for. You won't be wasting their time - you will be getting help in an extreme situation.
2006-11-12 20:53:41 · answer #9 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor now! Immediately! I have depression and when I feel confused or like there is no one to talk to I call my Psychologist and than talk to him about it. If you talk to your Psychiatrist than call him. Even use the emergency number if you feel you want to hurt yourself!!!!
If you think the suicide hot-line will have someone you can talk to than call em. Look it sucks that your mom isn't sensitive. If your husband can listen, just listen than talk to him about it. Otherwise call the hot line or the emergency contact number for your Psychiatrist!
Good luck and please don't hurt yourself. I know it's hard but try not to hurt yourself
2006-11-12 20:52:57 · answer #10 · answered by mistyfan69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋