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Originally Posted by 2_b_free
You may need a different med or med combo for sever depression. Meds help but they aren't the cure all, you need to take steps to get better, healthy food, exercise, sleep, clean and organize your living environment, etc...
Meds didn't seem all that successful in lifting my depression. Since I started changing behaviors and habits for the better it has made all the difference. Start out slow with one behavior, when that is going well then add another. It really will help.
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Love the reminder to start out slow, with one behavior and when that is going well, add another. I know, I know, I know that AD don't help alone. I do talk therapy too. Have tried so many diff. kinds of AD over the years. Last one I tried was Abilify added to my longer standing Cymbalta. I gained 20 lbs in 9 mos and didn't feel any diff. Stopped it and the weight came off.
But my biggest dilemma, which I'm sure is a common one, is that when ur feeling depressed, which for me is every day, HOW/where do I find the motivation to start a new behavior? I know it's baby steps. Sometimes, it's hard enuf to get out of bed. Any suggestions for my 1st baby step?