Newbie needing help :/

[captainkeefy]

Therapy will teach you some good techniques to overcome those feelings. They won't last for the rest of your life, that's just how depression makes you feel. I am worthless, there is no hope and nothing will change. That's what depression tells your mind. I have days where I feel like I don't know the person in the mirror. I'm just wondering, with all the studying you have done you might have always had something you have aimed to achieve, with all that gone your mind could be thinking 'what now?'

[Sweetpea]

  for you.  Have you thought of counselling?  I would also suggest you speak to your Dr to see if your meds need tweaking or changing.

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[clairelm1]

We tried a different tablet to help with my sleeping but it made me too drowsy the next day and I can't be like that when I have to work, and so I've gone back to fluoxetine, I have always had this tablet in the past and it has always helped! I am on a waiting list now for counselling, I've tried it in the past and it was helpful, there are just some things that I can't say to those close to me and I know I need outside help! I am trying all these things to get me out of this dark place. I am exercising, completing online CBT courses, taking my medication etc! I know what you mean about my studying captain, but I've got my career now and that was what all the work was for!

[Sweetpea]

You are doing everything you can to help yourself.  I found counselling do helpful, she helped me to see why I am like I am. I also know what you mean about not being able to say things to those close to you.  Someone who is apart from you and your life is easier to confide in.

Sometimes the meds we take stop working, Citalopram worked for me, then stopped working, so I had to change.

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[clairelm1]

I will have to see what the doctor suggests, I am just scared that if I stop one and change then I will feel even worse!

[Sweetpea]

I know its scary  .  My Dr put me on Clonazepam to help me with the change over.

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[Catbrian]

When changing meds, there's always a danger of feeling worse for a while.  But, as Shaz says, they can prescribe you something else to help with the changeover.  Otherwise, it sounds like you are doing all the right things.  Unfortunately, with depression and antidepressants, it all takes a bit of time.  Those times are often our personal hells, but eventually, there is usually light at the end of the tunnel.  I hope the Forum can be supportive.

[stewart]

my doc told me sometimes it is good to change the meds every few years as the body starts to get used to one sort and there is a chance they might not work as good

[Catbrian]

I would agree, Stewart.  It's certainly been that way for me.  There are some antidepressants where you can do a complete swap over.

[clairelm1]

I will definitely mention it at my next appointment. Thanks guys!