I'm dealing with depression that isn't due to a chemical imbalance,it's very much curcumstantial depression.
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You tried just about every medication?
If that's true, did you take each one of them as directed for at least 30 days?
I'm sorry, but when somebody says they "tried just about every medication and haven't gotten results" it makes me wonder if the person has really been compliant with treatment, or if they have unrealistic views about what medication can do for them. It also takes patience to give the medication a chance.
I take Paxil, it works pretty good for me. It's highly individual though, what works for one person might not work as well for someone else.
To be completely honest, the only thing that worked for me was sleeping pills (so I could stop worrying about my problems at night and actually get some sleep) and a medication called Lexapro.
Not knowing the circumstances, it is hard to give much advice, but I would suggest turning to a trusted friend or family member, talking to them about the problem, and seeing if there is any way they can help you out. If not, you will at least know that you have somebody to talk to about the problem
this may not be the most in-depth answer but what helps is doing something that you love, and that's hard to find when you are feeling depressed, but think back to what used to make you happy and do some of those activities.
good luck and tomorrow is always a new day...
Have you tried cymbalta? It is very helpful for me. The only one that really works. Having a therapist you talk to weekly at least during this time is extremely beneficial too!
Honey, I used to have this same problem and it seemed hopeless. No matter what you take, there will always be side effects and u will be dependant on an outside source for your happiness. That didnt sit too well with me. I realized that I had to change my thinking in order to overcome this endless cycle and be free. Now usually no one would tell you to ever stop taking your anti-depressants- partially because the medical industry needs you to be reliant on meds. But I did and I am doing better and free. They saw an industry and created this need and invented a "miracle solution" which appears to make us all better and makes them rich! Not that your problems arent real and not that meds never helped anyone at all. My problem was real and any relief from meds will only be temporary as you have seen.
My solution was not to accept that I was 'mentally handicapped' and my only solution was meds. Yes, I was ill though. The medicine industry wont tell you that you have what it takes to beat your negative thought patterns which will in turn, change your moods, then your outlook on life...it's a domino effect. It does take alot of work but it puts you in control and not at the mercy of some "wonder drug" that has yet to be invented. Now my mentality is completely different which effects the way I view life.
I would like to know more about your situation to give you more personalized advise. That way I can show you how I put a spin on things that seemed to be responsible to my depression, and turn them into opprtunities. I really have grown alot on this journey and I hope this "testimonial" lol will interest you. If youre intested in this better approach than dependancy, e-mail me.
I took Zoloft for a year and it helped a great deal. I went through a health issue that depressed me horribly, and I found that I couldn't get out of bed some days. It took six weeks to feel the full effects of the Zoloft, and I was cautioned that it would take some time. In the meantime, I talked to a counselor each week and she helped me to sort out my thoughts and feelings, and helped me to see that some of these emotions and thoughts were not true, even though they were my perception of the truth at the time. Basically, learning to sort out my emotions and the gradual benefit of the Zoloft helped me a great deal. One day, I decided that I no longer needed the Zoloft and my doctor slowly waned me off it. With regard to your comment about them not working, please do remember that most of the anti-depressants do take time. Also, you may have needed to have the dosage gradually increased to a higher amount.
I have not ever heard of the term "circumstantial depression" If this is the case for you then could you change some of the things in your life that is contributing to the depression?
My depression was diagnosed a few years ago and is very severe. Antidepressants have helped me. However when things get way too overwhelming I still fall apart and just cry.
but, typically it has stabilized my moods. there are several different medications out there and I am sorry that you have not found the right one that benefits you the most.
Called situational depression, see http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris... on page 2.
if its circumstantial then medication wont work obviously. Change your circumstances to get over it
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