Hi Andy, I can definitely understand your frustration. First, you want to get better, you are following your doctor's orders and prescriptions, and then your doctor says those things to you. I would be frustrated as all hell.

I have a few things to say about this. 1.) have you thought of switching doctors? It sounds like you don't particularly care for the one you are seeing. 2.) I'm not sure what your diagnosis is, but have you incorporated other therapeutic activities into your routine besides meds? Socializing / making friends, eating healthy, exercising, etc? These are things that can make us naturally feel better. 3.) Are you in therapy? I ask because you do sound exasperated and it might help to a.) have someone to talk to about it, and b.) there are other ways to tackle the issue of mental health issues and therapy can help with that. Sorry you're struggling.