[hope49]

i have tried 7 antidepressants, either they worked for a short time and then stopped or i had undesireable side effects from them. I really am tired of meds. All i want to do is sleep, am tired all the time. Just seem to do what I have to. My light bulb never lights up anymore in my head. I need to exercise and see if that helps and i bought a light for light therapy but have not been regular with using it. I know i sound like a really disorganized sad mess.

[Suki22]

disorganized sad mess? then I think you may be talking about a lot of us!

I know exactly what you mean--I'm feeling so "meh" on my current medication. I do know certain types cause certain issues with me (prozac family=makes me want to sleep; cymbalta type meds=makes me paranoid). do you have a pschiatric professional prescribing your meds?

I know you'd feel better if you exercised but getting to the point where you have enough energy to do so can be so difficult!

just keep trying, keep thinking/talking yourself into getting better is a good step/sign.

btw, I don't think seven different meds is all that much. I've been on twice that many in various combinations. I've yet to find the perfect match but I'm not giving up yet!

[feary]

There are no magic pills, or miracle cures. You must help yourself. Take positive steps- yes, exercise, do something you love, go out more, socialize, take up a hobby, endless possibilities.

Have you ever heard of someone who is depressed taking just meds and being cured forever of their depression and anxiety?

[hope49]

thanks for your responses. just what i needed to hear. good solid advice instead of the gloom and doom inside of my own head.

[CgRgSm]

Originally Posted by feary

There are no magic pills, or miracle cures. You must help yourself. Take positive steps- yes, exercise, do something you love, go out more, socialize, take up a hobby, endless possibilities.

Have you ever heard of someone who is depressed taking just meds and being cured forever of their depression and anxiety?

This is the reason why I haven't even bothered taking any meds. I took one before, I believe it was a generic form of zoloft. No difference, but then again, I myself am very resistant to any drugs and alcohol too. I've been depressed for a very long time, I've just accepted it as part of me and when people ask me how I am I tell the the truth, most times I just don't have the energy or will to make up a lie and say I'm doing good.

[athena2011]

Originally Posted by hope49

i have tried 7 antidepressants, either they worked for a short time and then stopped or i had undesireable side effects from them. I really am tired of meds. All i want to do is sleep, am tired all the time. Just seem to do what I have to. My light bulb never lights up anymore in my head. I need to exercise and see if that helps and i bought a light for light therapy but have not been regular with using it. I know i sound like a really disorganized sad mess.

I know how you feel. Antidepressants don't work for me either. I find that exercise with a lot of cardio helps. I think I need the endorphins to get me going. I never feel like it but I just make it a habit. Doing it to music really helps. Pink's 'Greatest Hits' works for me. Very energetic music - not too happy, not too sad. Scheduling my day works too - committing to something that I must do, not just a 'should do' - music lessons, lunch date with a friend, workout with a personal trainer. Or consider getting a dog that requires lots of exercise.

[Nams]

(((hope49))) I'm with Suki in that you have explained me perfectly lol. I have tried almost every med out there. One of the meds (can't remember which) worsened my symptoms so badly I literally stayed in bed for almost a week refusing to eat/drink ended up in hospital very very sick weighing about 92 pnds. I also have a very high med tolerance so higher dosages are needed, never good ... So for me the meds are not an option. For some people they are a great part of their mental health regimen for others not so much. My T and this place are my therapy along with (in this I am lucky) a very understanding husband and 4 wonderful pita kids lol

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Nams