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Posted 10/3/2013 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on two different antidepressants (Cymbalta and Lexapro) and Abilify,

and none of them have worked. I'm trying to reduce my depressive symptoms

but realize that depression, and sadness and lonliness are all part of what I'm

experiencing. I need to try and connect with others who are in my position,

and am really hoping to get some good advice here on what I should do to

start feeling better . . . Can you help me ?

 

Posted 10/3/2013 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi moving forward,

Welcome to the depression forum. Often medications isn't enough. We need counseling and to stay in the present. That means no worrying about the past or future. Living in the moment (or now) keeps you on track. It stops your mind from wandering and from thinking too much. Counseling is awesome too. It really helps you to "move forward"... I think you get it. It is work. Daily, and in the moment always... But you can do it...

I hope that this helps some. I am sure others will chime in. You aren't alone now that you are here, we either experienced it or are at the moment. Keep hanging in there and keep posting.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/4/2013 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Moving

Welcome to our house! But sorry you had to visit...

As Karen said, meds are most effective when we add counseling to the mix. My darkest periods have always been when I was not talking to somebody objective and a professional.  This forum is a great place for support acceptance and comraderie, so please keep posting but please look into counseling. It is so hard trying to do it on your own, y'know?

Also, changing or increasing meds may be needed. I don't want to be discouraging but sometimes it takes several meds before we find the right one. They do take 6-8 weeks to kick in, which can be so difficult when we feel sooo awful.

I was in a really bad place for awhile til I found a new doc and we changed me from effexor to cymbalta. After 5 long weeks, I started to feel some lifting in my spirit, enough to make me fight the depression again. So, don't ever give up and please let us know how you are doing. We have a great thread called "daily check-in" where we just gabe about daily life or problems. These are my friends and I hope you will join us. We love new folks.

So, keep us posted

Mags

Posted 10/4/2013 8:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi -
I guess I'm just feeling socially isolated now which is adding to my depression. I don't have any local contacts to connect with, so lonliness
is coming into play also. The meds aren't working, so I'm being weaned off
of them. I don't know if I want to try another medication. They all seem to not work for me. Thank you for your support, and encouragement. I will visit often and give you updates. Thanks for caring.

Patrick
Posted 10/4/2013 9:02 AM (GMT 0)
Patrick,,

I had to try many different meds before I found what worked, so don't give up on them so easily, well, maybe it isn't easily as you have tried many. But hang in there, there might still be something that works. I tried buspar, Zoloft, paxil, Prozac, Effexor, serzone, Effexor again then pristiq. So I have tried a lot of them too. But I didn't give up. Do hang in there and keep posting. This is an awesome forum. And when you are here, you aren't lonely anymore...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/4/2013 9:30 AM (GMT 0)
Patrick,
Welcome to the forum!

Coping skills are important also, as in walking, exercise. Getting out where people are even if you do not talk to anyone expect to say hello.

Support groups are a good choice, give at least 6 visits to see if the group is for you.

There is a list of links and good stuff under "resources" at the top of this forum for you to browse through, 4 pages of stuff.

Hope you are feeling better soon.
Peace
Trina
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