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Posted 5/22/2013 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hey everybody,

It's been almost 3 months im taking antidepressants and anxiolytics. I can say im have a lot of improvement but im not really stable. I mean i have really good days,days where im in a good mood(even having some negative thoughts and etc) but there are days where im feeling sad,thinking about death and other depressive symptoms. Is that normal after so much time? Not being really stable? I want to bring myself to a stability,im really fighting it,im really fighting not to let situations and things let me down and make me sad and depressive. When should i expect the stability from your own experience?
Posted 5/22/2013 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Have you talked to the doc about this? After two months you should be improving. Though you say you are improving some. Do you go to any counseling? It really helps in combination with the medications.

I kind of think the stability comes from the confidence you have in your life after you start feeling better. What is your environment like? Do you have stability within your home? Do you feel safe there?

Getting better does take time. It doesn't happen over night, it is rather subtle. Keep trying, talk to your doc if things don't get better soon. You might just need some tweaking with the meds or something added.

Take care Jeoch...

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 5/22/2013 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for replying,
I know that every human being has its upside downs,but -we- depressed people have different upside downs.In my own opinion our downs are a torture,at least for me..Its a real pain those horrible feelings.
Im on psychotherapy as well. I am an abroad medical student...i guess you can imagine the pressure on me. Dealing with my academical things and depression at the same time isn't so easy. I guess what i need to practice is how not to let things bring me down.For example failing a test makes me feel really bad. Im really concerned so i just contacted my doctor,tomorrow i will go to my therapy and hopefully we will find a solution.
Posted 5/22/2013 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Jeoch,

Also talk to your doc and therapist about DBT, CBT therapies. these skills will help stablize you.

Medications can only do so much, we have to do the rest! mindfullness is another useful tool.

Peace
Trina
Posted 5/22/2013 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
I hope that your appointment goes well. Do keep us posted. Remember the mindfulness. You will get there, have some faith in yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back once in awhile. It will do you good.

Hugs, Karen...
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