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Posted 3/7/2013 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
I think I'm becoming depressed again. Don't want to do anything, constantly crying, work is getting me down, family problems, weight problems. Everything is just getting to me. I don't want to go back to the doctor he is useless. Just gives me tablets to take and he thinks ill be ok! What a douche! HELP!!
Posted 3/8/2013 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
HI Sad Girl 13,

Welcome to the depression forum. I am sorry that you are depressed. This is the season for it. Spring will be here soon and hopefully we will all start to feel better.

Trying different meds is kind of what we have to do to get better. Or counseling. Maybe you would do good in counseling. If the medications that you try aren't working, then you could try something else. Do go back to your doctor and let them know how you are feeling. And it takes antidepressants six to eight weeks to reach their full potential. So it is not like we take a pill and feel better. It takes time. And it takes work too.

I hope that you feel better soon. Keep posting because that helps.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 3/8/2013 4:46 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Sorry to hear you are not doing well.  I can see you like doctors as much as I do.  I have had a long history of depression.  Remember its an illness. 

How many medications have you tried?

The modern drugs work for some people... but not usually long term.  They pop-out in a year or so and then you are worse off.

Here is what I have found to be true for me...

The older drugs from the 1950's are the best antiidepressants.  They do require food restrictions.  I can not eat any chesse or soy. Or drink any wine or tap beer.  The class of drugs are called MAOI's.  Many doctors will not prescribe them.  They blame the food restrictions, but it may have something to do with no drug company kick-backs.

Any way, look into Parnate and Nardil.  Their is a new MAOI out that is

a patch.  Google these, learn more... so you can help yourself.

Botton line is you need to try a MAOI because they work.  I felt better on Parnate in 3 days.  (I also found out that NO cinnamin while on Parnate.) 

Best Wishes, JC

Posted 3/8/2013 5:54 AM (GMT 0)
hi there,

therapy really helps me, along with my psychiatrist and doctor.
a psychiatrist can best assess you and can prescribe suitable medications for you-they are experts with medications and interactions. keep strong.

with healing compassion,
jamie
Posted 3/8/2013 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
I was on effexor for about 20 years. It didn't poop out on me. I switched when it went generic. I take pristiq now and have been taking it for a few years. So not all the modern drugs poop out. And everybody is different. Sometimes it takes awhile to find what works for you. hang in there and be patient.

I hope that you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen
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