Feeling very depressed

Hi, haven't been here for a long time. But I am back.

I got a new Psychiatrist and also has a therapist. But before I got my psychiatrist, I was taking treatment from the family doc who used to prescribe all the meds. But since seen the psychiatrist, she wanted me to stop the Trazadone as I feel hung over in the morning, and I started really been depressed badly. I told the Psychiatrist the last time I saw her, and she didn't say anything. I am on Pristiq 100 mg, and Seroquel and Zipaclone (for sleep).
Does anyone have any idea about what to do. I am so depressed, that it is difficult for me to know what to do. And I find the therapist says one thing, and the psychiatrist says another. It is so confusing. I don't have any energy and drive for anything.

I have already told the psychiatrist what the therapist says and and therapist what the psychiatrist is saying. But they both seem to ignore it. I still have not spoken to me family doc about the medication. Then I will call my psychiatrist tomorrow itself and tell her how I am feeling. Or I will be meeting her next week, should I wait?
Right now I am very depressed and just don't have energy or drive to do anything. Worst the winter weather has been worse too.

It might be helpful to take notes when you go to one, and then give the notes to the other. Maybe written reminders in your chart will help get the point across.

If they still refuse to listen to what you have to say, I would consider getting a new counselor or psychiatrist...or both.

It can be really dangerous if your whole healthcare "team" is not in sync. That's when the wrong meds/doses get prescribed or there could be a bad drug interaction etc. When therapies conflict, the patient ends up suffering the consequences, so it's up to us as patients to set everyone straight.

Good luck!

Maggie,

stay with your skills they work better than the meds do most the time anyway.

I do hope this situation straightens out soon for you, stay proactive in it, sounds like you are doing all that you can for know.

Peace
Trina

Yes, Trina hope this would straighten out for me. Soon. In the meantime I am keeping myself active and doing other things. Thank you so much for being there for me. I really appreciate it.

Oh thank you Jamie for that energy vibes. I am trying to remain strong. Thank you for being there.

Hi

You need to find a med that works for you.  If you take a med for 6 weeks and it doesnt help... its time to move on.  The SSRI's  did not work well for me either.  My long term depression has finally lifted now...

I do well with the MAOI's.  Nardil and Parnate.  Parnate is the best for me.  Their is a special diet with these early meds but they work well. 

These drugs have high ratings to end depression but many doctors will not prescribe them because your blood pressure can jump very high if you dont follow the food restrictions.

The only food restriction I take seriously are NO chesse, wine, soy, or tap beer.

In the mean time... treat yourself well.  Try your best to be healthy.

Eat more greens... less sugar.   Drink more water... NO soda.

Remember depression is a sickness, do not blame anybody, including yourself.  Do not give up. Pray.

Best wishes.

JC