Why am I still depressed?

Question

Ive been on anti-depressants for 2 years but im still feeling depressed,what can I do?

Answer 1

Visit a third world country or a children's hospital or hospice and then come back on here and tell us what you've got to be depressed about.

Answer 2

I was on anti - depressants for 3 years what a waste of time that was!!! I still get depressed.

But what I will suggest is get off your computer and get out into the fresh air!!

Also I tried this: For a whole day I was not allowed to think about how depressed I was. Every time I felt sad I had to distract my self.

Believe it or not it works so I extended my little experiment for two days then three and I started to feel much better.
Although I still get the odd bad day but that's just life.

It may be shocked to learn this but YOU are in control of your emotions, so if you are depressed make the decision not to be depressed and get out and do stuff.

You are in control
Really you are!
Honestly! :o)

Answer 3

I consider myself a writer (at least, I write) and I'm not depressed. But frustration and even sadness is something that comes from writing, because, as someone else said before me, you're not just feeling your own ups and downs, but your characters as well. I'm a very emotional person, I will admit, and I get worked up over stuff that maybe I shouldn't. Does how writing is going for me effect my mood? I think so. Writing is, for people who are passionate about it, a form of release of their innermost self, and when all of a sudden something happens and that release gets up on hold, it gets all bottled up. I guess that's why I call Writer's Block a disease. You're being slowly tormented to death by the ideas that you can't write. Haha, so yeah. Are all writers emotional people? I think so. Are they all depressed? I'm going to have to disagree with that one, although they certainly all can be depressed at different times.

Answer 4

Depression takes a long time to get over and it will always be somewhere in you in years to come. Maybe you need something more than anti-depressants though like counciling. Try getting a hobby or maybe volunteer, anything that takes your mind of depressing thoughts. The more time you have to think about negative things, the more depressed you will be. Hope you feel better soon.x

Answer 5

Learn to appreciate it for its own particular asthetic.

Depression is only a negative thing if you insist of thinking of it that way. I personally find depression to be beautiful, and greatly appreciate the times when I am at my lowest. It gives me a sense of peace... an oppurtunity to contemplate the truths surrounding my own existence... a release from the stresses of responsibility in light of my undeniable hopelessness.

I have found that only when I reach the stage of utmost gloom am I able to break free of the natural greed of always striving for greater and better things. Only when I truly realise that I will never achieve such things and that all my endeavours are hopeless do I then remember that I don't actually -need- any of them.... and that I can be quite content without them.

Your depression might weaken you, but I've found that depression strengthens me... in some abstract sense.


[Reply to dofcloud: I appreciate your support of my methods, but I feel I should warn you that the path I walk would be a very difficult one for Neurotypicals. It involves a lot of abstract logic, introspection, and an acceptance of the mutability of existence. Its not for the weak-willed by any means... and I'm sure that my being on the Autistic spectrum has a lot to do with my ability to use such methods.]

Answer 6

its a shame that there and twats on here putting things like 'visit a third world country blah blah blah', shut up morons you know nothing. i have been depressed for about 7 years now and i don't see an end to it in the near future.

the only thing i could suggest is maybe you need to change your life style, job, living arrangements, anything that you feel may be contributing to your feelings.

drugs don't always work if the dose is not correct, i have changed at least 4 times now and still not got them working well.

or chatting to someone you don't know can sometimes help too as they wont pass judgement like some of the muppets here.

Answer 7

Go back to your Doctor and tell how you feel. I have been on anti-depressants for years and every now and then I have to get them changed or take double the dose. Ask for blood samples to be taken and if not satisfied ask to see a specialist.

Answer 8

The only thing I can suggest, is going back to your gp and ask to go on another anti-depressant. There are many different types and not everyone is suited to a particular one. Unfortunately with depression the medication is a bit of trial and error. Your doctor won't be able to help if s/he is unaware of your current situation. They won't think you're being stupid. It's your health, you've got a right to a treatment that works. Good luck with it.

Answer 9

A friend of my mom's is on anti-depressants for years. She has a problem with her nerves.
Some days she fine and some days shes in a really bad mood.
The thing is, everyone gets depressed about something. Weather, state of country/world affairs etc.
Just roll with it.

Always try to look on the bright side.
Find something that you love to do. A place you love to go etc. and do it or go there.

You'll soon feel better

Answer 10

you need to find the cause of the depression.

depression is a defence mechanism that blocks out whatever it is in your unconsciousness that you are afraid to face.

certainly a change of prescription may help as you may have grown immune to the ones you are currently on.

go back to your GP and also seek professional help from a good counsellor.

also physical activity has been proven to alleviate the symptons of depression, so find something you would like to do, be it the local gym or a tennis club or whatever takes your fancy.

good luck

Answer 11

It's because you're unfulfilled.

Life just doesn't seem real, like you're watching a bad movie.

Love is always the answer. Giving of yourself to others is the fastest way to find yourself.

Every life you touch , should have your mark on it and you should receive theirs.

You left a lot of info out , like age, marital status , home family situation.

Life is a drug if you live it. don't let the worst of human kind take you down. Surround yourself with positive upbeat people and give what you can.