What Can I Do?

I'm very depressed and I don't know what I can do...
I'm allergic to anti-depressants (tried many and have suicidal ideation with all of them, and attempted with all of them). So no anti-depressants for me.

I have been taking 5,000mg of Vitamin D and 3,000mg of Omega-3s (approved by dr), and I have been doing so for 3 months now.

I exercise most days (2 hours), and that has never helped.

I also have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. I know that depression is linked with those 2, but I also know it's possible to treat depression with those 2 conditions.

I have been to over 20 therapists over the course of my life (3 yrs old - 29 years old, I'm 33 now) and some have accused me of lying when I say I'm allergic to anti-depressants (even when I have shown my medical records - still didn't believe me). I have also been told to "get over it" by a few, and I have been told that if I just thought positively, that my depression would disappear. I don't have good luck with therapists, and I have seen every single one in my area that is under my insurance.

I'm just super frustrated and I really don't know what to do.

How did you find out you were allergic to antidepressants? Sorry about the suicidal thoughts. I hope you find what works for you. As Jamie suggested, we can control a lot of stuff mindfully. I do take medications but also practice breathing, meditation and mindfulness. They all help. Walking helps me a lot too.

I wish you the best and welcome to the forum.

Hugs, Karen...

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear of your struggles.

I might suggest a chinese herbalist, some people have had a lot of success with that path.

Mindfulness and meditation are very beneficial. I use them myself.

Peace and strength
Trina

That must be why I liked dark chocolate so much before. Not I like other chocolate, milk, white. But years ago it was strictly dark chocolate Dove Bars!!!