I appreciate any advice you have. I have been on Paxil for 4.5 years now. I began getting horrible panic attacks after the birth of my daughter, plus I was stressed as my now ex-husband lost his job and I learned he was doing drugs. I was on Paxil before my daughter was born(not during pregnancy) because I was having severe panic attacks. I had switched from Buspar, which made me feel like a complete zombie.
So when my daughter reached 3 months(she is now 4.5 years old), I began having those panic attacks again. My dr. put me on Paxil again, and I have been on it for over 4 years now. Good news, no panic attacks, but I feel like its not helping my depression. I am also on Welbutrin, 300 mg a day for depression and I was trying to quit smoking on it, which sadly, I did for awhile, then I am back on them. I still suffer from depression, and probably always will. Can a medication stop being effective after so long? Is there another depression med that I should try?
2007-11-03 15:05:49 · 4 answers · asked by kc 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Unfortunately, finding the right depression medication is sort of like playing a game of russian roulette. It is crucial that you are under the care of a psychiatrist that you see on a regular basis who helps you monitor your condition. Also, it is crucial that you tell the psychiatrist exactly what you are feeling, how you are feeling, and that you are still depressed. The psychiatrist can then adjust medications, try new medications, etc until they find the right medication that works for you. Something else with depression medications, is that your body builds up a tolerance for them after awhile, and a depression medication that once worked may no longer work, or provide you with any relief. Again, this is why it's so important to be under the constant care of a psychiatrist who can help you with a medicine regime.
It is important to also have a battle plan, and not just a medication regime. You need a daily schedule, a plan of attack, a diet plan (avoiding foods that depress you), and so forth. Keep a journal of your feelings and activities throughout the day and how they make you feel. Join a support group or see a counselor to work on the underlying cause of the depression. Pray often.
Good luck to you!
2007-11-03 17:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the medications are only half the answer. you need to deal with the cause of your depression, ie your history, and to do that you need therapy of some sort.
I found a program that worked so well for me, I got off of medications entirely, if you are interested, email me and I will be glad to share my information with you.
2007-11-03 15:09:35 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St John's Wort is supposed to be good for depression, anxiety and stress.
2007-11-03 16:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can stop working. Tell your doctor. Maybe he will put you on something new
2007-11-03 16:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋