I have been taking meds for almost 3 months now, upped the dose, beein seeing a counsellor, i wanted to go back to london but people kept saying i had to wait until i was better but now i am just worse and have no energy to do anything, i have tried exercising, i just dont know what to do anymore as it has now been 6 months and i am no better,........has this happened to anyone else?
2007-05-30 12:03:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It sounds like you've only been taking one medication. Let me just say that the road to recovery is long, and you can't give up! You need to discuss this with your doctor. If you both come to the conclusion that your current meds aren't working for you, then you'll need to gradually lower your dose until you are off of it and try something else. The thing about treating depression and/or anxiety is that not every medication works the same way for every person. You're going to have to stick it out until you find something that does work, but hang in there! It won't be this difficult forever:o)
2007-05-30 12:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by Katie M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some meds work better than others with some people. Also, the dosage makes all the difference in the world. Talk to your doctor about either changing your meds or the dosage. Not only that, but your hormones may have an effect on your moods as well. I've been depressed for most of my life, and I have had several different therapists and have taken different meds. I recently stopped taking Effexor XR, as a matter of fact. While it really helped my depression and anxiety, I noticed that during certain times of the month, I still had the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. That is to say, I felt extremely depressed, had irrational thoughts and uncontrollable rages, and even sometimes toyed with suicide. Just talk to your doctor about your symptoms and the progress you have (or haven't made), and maybe an adjustment in the dosage or a change of meds will help you. Good luck!
2007-05-30 12:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by tangerine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
I have Bipolar, Depression and more. I have been on many anti-depressants for years. It takes time for the new medicine to start to work The average I believe is 6 - 8 weeks. If the medicine works great, stay on it and you will improve, sometimes it is just not the right medication for you and it doesn't work, then you must switch to a new med and begin again. Sometimes the medication will work right and you can be on it for years.
Medication work differently in every person. Just because this medication works for me, it necessarily doesn't mean it will work for you. Medication therapy is a tricky thing. But please try and hang in there until you have the right combination (if more than 1 med) or medication that is exactly right for you.
As for going back to England, Best for you to check with your doctor on that. He/she is the best person to seek that answer from.
I wish you are able to be home soon and be well.
2007-05-30 12:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem. It seemed like i spent so much money for pills and none of them helped. I did 2 things that really helped me: One was along with some exercise, I took around 20 grams of whey protein. All it is, is just a protein shake with protein derived from dairy products. Whey will balance the neurotransmitters in your brain much like anti-depressents do. It will also raise your metabolism. Just dont take more than 24grams a day. your liver is not meant to filter more than that type of protein in a particular day. Another thing I did that really helped, was got a night time sleep pill. There is many out there, but the one I got was Ambien CR. This helped me get to sleep fast so I wasn't up all night with that depressed feeling, and the next day I had more energy so I was happier and had more drive. Best of luck to you and I hope this helps you as much as it did me.
2007-05-30 12:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by tamafreek 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It took me a while to regulate the proper dose, but I figured out that counseling and group counseling consistently has helped it. Exercise really helps in a consistent manner at the same time a day and definitely get your sleep. Reorganize your goals plans and see if you are reaching what you hoped for. Allow yourself time to grieve if you need to--bad things happen to all of us and take care of yourself, trust others and if it is a severe depression, let up on yourself for a time such as not working overtime, not overdoing workouts, etc. I am an advocate of antidpressants if it keeps you functioning, but don't let them avoid confronting the real issues.
Hope this helps.
2007-05-30 12:15:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 08:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by emilios 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the pills will just mask the problem and the drs love prescribing pills to people, i am weaning myself off the antidepressants and trying to exercise more, stay happy, look for pleasures in small things, and stay away from negative people, and eat better, the world is not the same place as it was, so naturally we are not either, seek your own cure with the guidance of a dr or therapists, don't think pills will cure you they don't, find your underlying reasons for the way you feel.
2007-05-31 08:09:12 · answer #7 · answered by beachy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Attacking Anxiety and Depression program it costs about the same as a few sessions with a psychiatrist it really helped me! 1-800-944-9428 or go on-line at http://www.stresscenter.com
2007-05-30 12:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋