The last couple of months i've been in a depression. I was crying for no reason, soo irriatated by the littlest things, and i've taken myself away from my friends becuase I guess im soo tired of being hurt by them all the time. I was on medication for anxiety/depression which didnt help the situation made it worse. SO I came off of them and i went and saw somebody for help! The last couple of weeks I thought I was coming out of this funk of mine and I went to the doctors and she put me on medication. I havent started them yet but this last week I've been alot more down, Drinking more .. I cant sleep with a damn .. and being soo easily bugged to the state where im crying over the littlest thing? What should I do ??? I dont know what to do ?? Any Advice ?? I really dont want to shrink back down into a worse depression again! Thanks in advance
2007-04-12 16:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by kimmaymuz 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My doctor gave me Zoloft to help the depression, anxiety and to help me sleep
2007-04-12 16:26:18 · update #1
And exactly WHY have you not started taking the Zoloft?
Once you begin taking this particular medication, you should be aware, that it works on a delayed reaction. You will probably BEGIN to feel it working in about 3 weeks. So, every day you delay now, is one more day you are putting off feeling better.
Zoloft is an excellent medication, so long as you continue taking it. It's full effect should be felt in about 6wks. to 3mo. when you should be stable by that time. It is important to continue the med for a minimum of 6mo. - 1yr. to help your brain chemicals to sustain an even / normal level. As my Dr. explained it to me, many people's bodys are "kick-started" in this way and begin producing the chemicals for themselves.
(A few of us have a more serious form of depression where the body requires a constant dose of medication in order to function.)
Take your medication as prescribed, every day (read the directions...no alcohol) . If you stop before your Dr agrees that you are ready to stop, then you can expect to return to your miserable depression in about 3-6 weeks.
There is a future out there. There is HOPE
2007-04-12 17:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes taking meds can make you feel like a lab rat but you need to try the new meds and if they don't work then you can try something else. all drinking is doing is self medicating and that doesn't help. you are probably having problems sleeping due to your anxiety. ask the doctor if they can give you something to help you sleep. i don't know what meds you are on but i'm on lexapro klonopin and ambien at night and that helps me a lot. hope this helps
2007-04-12 23:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm.. when you say you're drinking "more" .. are you drinking daily? .. alcohol is a depressant. it dehydrates the body and affects levels of brain chemistry. it can also have side effects when combined with some of those meds!!! so drinking is probably not helping ..
sounds to me like you ought to try a counsellor instead of or along with your meds .. since the meds alone don't seem to be working .. although you know .. that could be because you're drinking more...
i hope you find your answer and i hope you find happiness .. sux to be depressed .. All the Best!
2007-04-12 23:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the medication and ask for an appt. for a talk session. Depression is anger turned in on yourself. Figure out what you're angry about and do something about it. It will make you feel better.
2007-04-12 23:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey try going to holisticonline.com for advice. also talk to me i knwo the feeling dogmicjoe@yahoo.com. call 1800 lifenet. hang in there
2007-04-12 23:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋