The pills are of very little help. Sometimes, I think they may be just making me more passive and lethargic. Besides taking antidepressants, what else can I do that will boost my moods and make me feel good about myself again?
2007-03-04 01:23:27 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Blue 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
You are lucky if that's all they do! I went through hell on antidepressants.Anyways, I told my doctor and he would just up my dosages and tell me to see a psychologist, which I did, but the guy was annoying and not really that bright so... What did I do? Decided being depressed was better than being depressed and on antidepressants. Quit the medication. Skipped my next appointment with the psychiatrist and never saw him again. Waited it out, because my depressions never last longer than oh, 6 months. You can try seeing a psychologist, exercise, eating properly, quitting smoking, drinking or any other recreational drugs and of course ignoring your depression. Psychiatrists are idiots and that medication is crap for a lot of people.
2007-03-04 01:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't take the antidepressants without further help with the underlying reason for the depression. Did your Dr. offer to hook you up with a counseling situation? I can't stand when a Dr. gives the med and nothing else.
2007-03-04 01:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by kmv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes awhile for an ssri to work in your system. if paxil doesnt work there are many out there that do. maybe go to an herbologist and take a natural approach. i loved paxil it worked great for me except the weight gain was horriable. go to quitpaxil.com before taking any steps of getting off,of course with ur drs permission and close supervision. it a hard drug to come off of. be prepared and good luck.
2007-03-04 01:42:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all go see your Doctor and get your medicine changed. What works on one person may not be right for another. Once you get something more suited to you, you will feel more like getting out of the house and doing things with your friends. Hang in there.
2007-03-04 01:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by donna_honeycutt47 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, this sounds a little wierd, I know, but make an effort to smile at people. Even if its just random people you pass on the street. A lot of times they'll smile back, and smiling in and of itself has been shown to improve people's moods.
In addition, try getting on a regular daily schedule if you aren't already. And try to make time to exercise and make sure you get plenty of sunshine. Best of luck.
2007-03-04 03:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by wonderer152 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for a change in medication this one may not be working for you.
Socialize with Positive Thinking People.
Take a class like painting or something of your interest.
Go to church you may have so many friends you never knew you had at church.
This is just what I think.
2007-03-04 01:32:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat good healthy food......take up exercise.....wear bright colours.....get plenty of fresh air.......and do things that will make you laugh , love life and meet new people.
Forget about all those bad times and focus on the good times.....and make your life take you to more good times !
2007-03-04 01:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋