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Posted 1/10/2014 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Please let me know I have tried do many meds counseling etc nothing had helped
Posted 1/10/2014 8:19 PM (GMT 0)
I had a heck of a time Theresa

I had to try several meds to stabilize my moods. I also had go through 3 doctors and 2 counselors. Once I was comfortable with both my pdoc and counselors I was going on the right path.

Please do not give up it is worth the fight. I promise you that.
Posted 1/10/2014 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
We're you always able to function though how long do you give a med before moving on I have been through so many people and never feel comfortable maybe its me
Posted 1/10/2014 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Theresa, good to see you back!

I have tried 2 different anti depressants in the last 7 months. The only difference I see is that I sleep well, which is good. Have tried abilify for 5 days, did not work, just got me swearing and aggressive. Ativan is handy for me even if it's addictive, I need it.

But as far as the anxiety and depression, no real changes. Still looking for the answer. One day, I will find it.

Sorry, not too positive, that is my reality for now.

Since the beginning, I've been wondering if antidepressant are really for me, I recognize my symptoms as being part of the menopause *****t.

I'M not comdemning antidepressant, far from that, my gut feeling is that there is something out there that would benefit me, but, I dont know what for the moment, life is an experiment for me, for the moment I'm holding on to hope.

I'm sorry you are going through such an ordeal at the moment, but, Theresa, you are not alone going through that sh***t.

I hope you find something that can alleviate the pain you are going through, as this post is meant not only for you, but for myself also.

Bonsoir, Charlie
Posted 1/17/2014 9:00 AM (GMT 0)
im new here and thought i may say a few words :)
i suffer from dysthymia (low grade chronic depression) and have always been able to function on a daily basis with respect to specific situational episodes. i am now in a DD (double depression) due to a car accident which resulted in a 4 year medical battle, still ongoing! i have tried numerous drugs over the past few years...none of which really did anything either except put me to sleep or keep me awake :/ ssri, ssnri, tricyclics and all they did was take me on a rollercoaster ride! could it be that maybe you are non-responsive like i seem to be. ask your doctor about that. it could be the answer as to why meds aren't helping you. sometimes its harder to grasp ones depression when everything 'isnt' working because then it seems to make it worse, like there really 'isn't' any hope. if you know why, it might give you some light at the end of that very dark tunnel :)

have you tried looking into or taking any herbal remedies or natural supplements? massage, yoga, swimming or even just aimlessly floating around? can you get or do you have any four-legged friends? maybe you have a hobby you used to do...try to get back into it, even if its only 10m a day

i know its hard to even 'think' of doing any of this most days but you need to make yourself and im sure you've been told that before but its true. i often feel so lost with how much my life has changed and ill gladly sit and watch tv all day with no care in the world to do anything but thats no way to live either so i make myself...even if its just to do the dishes and sweep the floor. its something!
i hope something ive said helps and you find the answers you need very soon...take care :)
Posted 1/17/2014 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
Theresa, are you using any coping skills along with your medications? Meds will not do all the work? We have to do a lot of the hard work ourselves.

Daily coping skills are very important to keep our mood up and face our monsters.

I urge you the review our resources thread at the top of the forum there are 4 pages of information, books, websites, etc...

some coping skills are controlled breathing, mindfulness, music, art, just to name a few.

Peace and courage
Trina
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