Is this working?
I have been on antidepressants for a few months now and lately things don't feel quite right. I can't seem to figure out if my medication has stopped working for me or not. I just don't feel as if taking them makes a difference anymore.
I feel empty, like before. I feel alone, like before. I feel numb, like before. I feel down, just like before.
I have been having frequent breakdowns and feel constantly tired because of them. It's exhausting to think about hurting yourself so often and crying for hours.
I can't tell if i'm getting worse or if it's the pills.
You definitely need to see your doctor! S/he may need to adjust your dosage.
Pills or whatever the medication is won't really help you however they seem to be effective at the beginning, then they become useless and it's a biological concern. What will stay is your self motivation and help. Nothing worth it except being comforted and satisfied with who and how you are.
I know it may seems to be theoretical, but indeed yourself is your best medication ever in case you really want to heal.
@Hencebeingmine I know that. But at least they eased the physical symptoms at the time. Now I don't even have that anymore.
Trust me, i'm trying hard to help myself but it's not easy to fix a lifetime of depression. The pills made it easier for me to handle it all and now they're useless.
Hi discreet, you are doing very well with all the actions you are taking so please do go ahead and give yourself a well deserved pat on the back! Valentine offered a lot of advice that will be helpful. Very astute observation that the brand was changed! That might explain it. Another thought - have you changed anything else recently such as taking another medication or mineral for example? Tell the doctor about the return of your physical symptoms, switch of brand name etc. I had this happen and switched antidepressants but it could also be that you need a dose adjustment anc perhaps a return to the of the brand you used originally. The last option is add on therapy but all of this is up to the doctor, your diagnosis and his or her judgement. Let us know what happens. By the way I discovered a meditation website called Headspace.com and I just love it. Keep up the good work, you're getting there! Friend from Canada
Maybe try an exercise regimen? I've heard that it's "the most effective and underrated anti-depressant." Not verbatim but that was the gist of the phrase. I always feel better when I'm properly nourished and exercise. It just takes a bit of effort :/
I strongly suggest speaking to whoever prescribed the medications you're taking about what you're experiencing. Often times medications will need to be changed several times before you find the one(s) that work well for you. You may even need to switch brands at times in order to find the right fit. It can be frustrating and sometimes a lengthy process, but, you went on medication for a reason. Don't settle until you find something that works well for you.
I also recommend incorporating other things to help you along this journey other than just medication. Medication by itself can help, definitely, but sometimes it simply isn't enough on its own. This is where therapy can be very beneficial. Not only therapy, but things like exercise, meditation, plenty of sunshine, journaling, and many other healthy forms of releases can also help.
But first and foremost, I recommend speaking to your doctor as soon as you can. :) Good luck! Hope this helped!
@ValentineLove thank you so much for your input :) I will definitely bring this up when I see my doctor as it is something that's causing me and my friends concern.
Now I'm wondering if maybe the different brand I was given is making me have this effect. The first brand was pretty good but then the next time I got my prescription filled I was given something different. I also read that feeling positive results instantly is actually a bad sign so now I'm a little concerned over how quickly they took effect when I first started taking them.
I have been trying harder to get out more. Taking walks seems to be helpful (not that I don't walk enough already because I do). Journaling is hard for me to an extent, it gets my thoughts out on paper but then I can't stop looking over it and for some reason I don't want to destroy it either. I've been trying to get more involved in things I used to be interested in and found joy in but I can't say it has been easy as of late. I guess I just have to keep taking baby steps, it's better than nothing.
@discreetAcres6234 Perhaps you can speak to your doctor about other things you could be doing to help alongside the medication. :) He/She may have some ideas and based on your feedback, can help you find something that works for you.
Small steps are still steps! Remember the tunnel analogy. You're making progress and moving forward even when your surroundings haven't seem to have changed. You'll get there!
@ValentineLove I will do that :)
I'm making small steps in my every day life and pretty huge ones in therapy. I'm told I should be proud of myself. I wouldn't say that I'm proud but I'm pretty content with what I have been learning about myself
@discreetAcres6234 I'm glad to hear that!
I, too, have a lot of trouble with feeling pride or seeing my accomplishments. They're often overshadowed by what I have yet to achieve or things I failed to do. So please know you are not alone in this feeling. We'll be proud of ourselves in time. Until then, we'll just keep walking! :)