I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was diagnosed in march and see a pychiatrist every 2 weeks, and take 300mg of effexor -xr daily. Although this drug works better for me than others have, i feel as though my depression comes in bouts, one week im stable, the next im ready to give up. I've tried explaining to my pychiatrist but she tries to relate it to something that has happened to set it off, but i usually cant put my finger on it. Is this normal. Does anyone else have this? Or should i change meds. I would like to become more stable, so friends dont tip toe around me ALL the time.
2006-12-12 11:12:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I have a problem similar to yours, but I always had a low level depression that would spike in "bouts". Even if you are not depressed all the time the meds can help even things out a little more for you. If your depression is event related they can help you cope while you figure out how to overcome the situation. Is your psychiatrist only doing med management? If so you may want to consider a therapist as well.
2006-12-13 00:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by ragtad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I've had that too. Have you considered the possibility that it may be hormonal fluctuations? I went on the birth control pill and it helped even out my moods too. Ask about Geodon, that's what finally helped me after I tried 10 other things that didn't help. It's a mood stabilizer and it doesn't cause weight gain and I didn't have any side effects. Hope this helps!
2006-12-12 19:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by MadamOmen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe bipolar? Maybe menopause? Maybe diabetic? I could guess a lot. I hope you narrow it down some. Take good care of yourself by eating right and getting in a walk at least 4 times a week. A nice brisk walk!
2006-12-12 19:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was like that for many year's, then I was told I was BI POLOR, this is commanly mistaken for depression and if it is not treated it will only get worse, I was just put on med's for bi polor and I am in such better moods now, my life is so much eaiser too.
2006-12-13 00:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by sweetsexxythang_69@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
2006-12-12 20:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to church,god heals!
2006-12-12 19:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋