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Old May 13, 2013, 07:13 AM
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Hello Miller ~ I actually know how you feel. I was depressed for so long, that I couldn't feel anything either. Absolutely nothing.

When I finally started treatment, it was hard to get any emotions back, as they'd been stuffed for so long. I was in therapy for quite a long time and I don't think I ever got my emotions back completely.

Can you return to therapy now? If you can, I'd advise you to try it again. Your medical doctor can advise you who the best therapist is. Ask him about it.

Also as far as an antidepressant, you might just be hard to treat. That's me too. I usually need higher dosages than usual. You might need that too. It's worth a try -- talk to your doctor about it. You have to be your own advocate. No one else will do it for you. For instance if 20mg of Prozac doesn't work, have him increase it to 40mg. That would probably work! If not, have him increase it even more! It's all in the dosage! Believe me, an antidepressant DOES make you feel better!!! I've been on them for 40yrs now, because I've been depressed since I was a very small child and I'll be on them til I die.

Don't ever give up -- like I said, you have to be your own advocate. God bless you and please take care. Hugs, Lee
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