Hi, I'm new to this forum, so please be gentle.
I'm depressed. I know this is not new to you, but for me, this brings a lot of trouble. I was diagnosed with depression 3 years ago. I went to a psychiatrist and prescribed me with Effexor. It has been a tough time for me with this med. I am concerned about its effectiveness. Since I stay a couple of months without taking them. (Because the doctor told me so). And everytime, I start over again taking them.
I just started university. I signed up for a medical career. And since the beginning, my perfomance and grades have fallen so much I may start my first semester over again. For me, this is a complete failure. I don't want to bore you with all the thoughts that come to my mind for not being able to concentrate or study hard enough. And well, I feel more hopeless everyday.
What should I do? Quit my meds? Take a break? I just don't know...