Medication

[moo22]

About a month after my break up I went to the health center on campus to get some help. I didn't know what to expect and basically the lady I saw thought I didn't want to talk and that I should get depression medication. I thought it was crazy and that she didn't listen to me, so I rejected that option.

Now, over 6 months after my breakup, I'm sick of the down periods, I'm sick of not being really happy, I'm going to go back and ask for it.

Anyone else done this?

[1MoreChance]

About a month after my break up I went to the health center on campus to get some help. I didn't know what to expect and basically the lady I saw thought I didn't want to talk and that I should get depression medication. I thought it was crazy and that she didn't listen to me, so I rejected that option.

Now, over 6 months after my breakup, I'm sick of the down periods, I'm sick of not being really happy, I'm going to go back and ask for it.

Anyone else done this?

 

just consider there are many things that meds cannot do for you. They cannot make you "happy", as you mentionned. also antidepressants are overprescribed, and they do NOT always work, and they also often stop working after a while, but you may not necesserally react well to a dosage increase, and even if you do, then after a while they may not work anymore (but you are at your maximum dosage). also, they can increase the risk of suicide at the beginning of the treatment. be very careful and watch your symptoms the first couple of weeks.

 

You need to be diagnosed properly by a competent and ethical psychiatrist, but still they will overprescribe (and general practitionners also prescribe them). I would only take them as a last resort, not just because you are tired of never really being happy. I am not trying to minimize the seriousness of your pain. I just want you to know that those meds will not give you instant relief to your problems, and they will even numb your emotions, which are a normal part of the healing experience.

 

when I went on the birth control pill (well Nuvaring first), I had serious anxiety and depression from them. so, I was put on an antidepressant. I was so numb. My anxiety and depression (which were severe enough for my GP tp put me on work arrest (sick leave)) did improve, but when I went off the birth control pill, my energy increased and my depression lifted. so I wnet off the antidepressant. I am so much more ALIVE, I feel my emotions. The only down side is a slight increase in anxiety (Ideally I shoul have stayed on a really low dosage of the Effexor (antidepressant) as it really helped for the anxiety, but I prefer to find natural, alternative ways).

 

there is 5 HTP and St John's Wort that are all natural. Just read up on the correct dosages.

[Casey13]

Anti-depressants CAN can make you happy. In short the reason depression takes place is because your brain stops releasing seretonin naturally due to a chemical imbalance or as in your case a very unfortunate break-up. Anti-depressants will promote a controlled release of seretonin so that you can feel better promptly and experience happiness from what non-depressed people experience naturally. Because you are likely depressed due to a bad incident in your life its prudent you stop the medication after you start feeling better and things are going your way again as long term use can produce dependence, lack of effect therefore requiring higher doses or different meds, and they can magnify adverse side effects. As for short-term use, its nonsense that they can cause you harm as long as you use them as prescribed and try to cut them out when you feel you are ready. I would give them a shot and see what works for you.

[1MoreChance]

if you try them, do not ever quit them cold turkey. always taper off gradually, ideally supervised by a doctor (regular visits).

 

and yes they can be harmful if misused and they can increase suicidal ideation the first couple of weeks of usage. just stay aware of your symptoms and get help if you feel you need it, even if it means going to the ER.

[createhappiness]

have you tried st. john's wort?

[moo22]

the only thing that does scare me is the suicidal stuff.

i'm depressed right now, but i'm not suicidal.

i don't feel like i'm getting everything i want out of life right now, but i am in no way wanting to give up. i know i have a bright future ahead of me and a lot of people supporting me. so should i still be worried about the suicidal stuff?

 

i've heard before that that can happen, but that it mainly occurs in people that are already suicidal. is that right?