Hang in there.

I am glad you have asked.

I like to use my pdoc as my first guide.

And will try suggestions.

This is merely my choice; I am free to decide this, as you too, have made this same choice.

If after a period of time, I believe that what my pdoc has suggested to me, is simply not working, for me personally (and there have been many a time at stage where I have certainly challenged what else could be done as I am simply not noting an improvement) but really for me I give it a little bit of time before I make this judgment.

Each med is different though in terms of when it is expected to "possibly" begin having a little bit of a noticable effect on us.

I think follow your medical professionals advice.

If you're not feeling better after a week?

Sure.

Give Buspar a go.

Now, I am not sure what medical professionals would say about this:

My pdoc and I are on the same page - when I am unwell; sure the dose of certain meds may increase / additional ones added - however; we strive towards the goal of my overal mental health stability; and once this is achieved; we always use the "less is more" on meds approach.