[shery53]

I hate to post that I am still depressed. My P doc has upped my zoloft twice and still I do not feeel better. I am doing all I can I go to a T go to a support group post and chat on here. It has been a year and a half since I was last in the hospital and I want to keeep it that way. But I am so depressed. I do everything I am supposed to do but I get no pleaure from it. I have some thoughts of sucide but I would never do it because of my family. Does anyone have any ideas of anything else I could do.

[roads]

If Zoloft has been increased twice with no benefit, I'd inquire whether it was the best choice of medication for you. Are you quite certain of the diagnosis? Something is off, and it's not necessarily "anything else" you need to do.

Have you been on any antidepressant besides Zoloft?

[happy 2 b here]

Originally Posted by shery53

I hate to post that I am still depressed. My P doc has upped my zoloft twice and still I do not feeel better. I am doing all I can I go to a T go to a support group post and chat on here. It has been a year and a half since I was last in the hospital and I want to keeep it that way. But I am so depressed. I do everything I am supposed to do but I get no pleaure from it. I have some thoughts of sucide but I would never do it because of my family. Does anyone have any ideas of anything else I could do.

Hi shery53

All I can offer is some words of support, and also, that I agree with last poster about your med not being right for you. I am coping with clinical depression, had my med doubled 3 months ago, and still feel like you do. I keep myself as busy as my energy level will allow. I have a few hobbies, such as knitting, reading, and I love doing sudoku puzzles. These are great distractions for me, when I need to shut out all unhappy thoughts, and get myself calm and comfortable. This past January, I also joined a gym, and go 3 times a week. The cost is $30 a month -- and well worth it for my mental and physical health. I do understand how difficult things are to enjoy when our meds don't seem to be working at full capacity. I am dealing with that right now, and my energy is so low -- I am really pushing myself to even do my dishes, etc. This is one of the worst symptoms of mental health for me -- the constant fatigue and not being able to find a lot of joy in daily life. I do have a great support team in that my husband and friends are still with me -- NO MATTER HOW MISERABLE I GET!!

So, I guess what I am saying to you re suggestions -- are you able to do any hobbies -- I do some knitting every day, and can't tell you how much better that makes me fell -- really can settle me down and calm my mind

Hope I have been of some help -- also keep posting here. I have only been on PC myself since March of this year, and am already feeling a bond with OPs

[shery53]

Originally Posted by Roadie

If Zoloft has been increased twice with no benefit, I'd inquire whether it was the best choice of medication for you. Are you quite certain of the diagnosis? Something is off, and it's not necessarily "anything else" you need to do.

Have you been on any antidepressant besides Zoloft?

yes the diagnosis is right have been on many different antidepressants
thanks for answering

[roads]

Originally Posted by shery53

yes the diagnosis is right have been on many different antidepressants
thanks for answering

I'd still question whether Zoloft is the whole answer for you. Has you pdoc tried it is combination with anything? There's something missing here. What's your pdoc's explanation for your still suffering the same degree of degree of depression?

[shery53]

Originally Posted by Roadie

I'd still question whether Zoloft is the whole answer for you. Has you pdoc tried it is combination with anything? There's something missing here. What's your pdoc's explanation for your still suffering the same degree of degree of depression?

He justs keep saying I will fel better but it takes time. He did get me through a very deep depresion last winter. I am not as bad now as I was then. Thanks again for answering

[roads]

Are you working with any kind of therapist, shery?
Roadie

[Fuzzybear]

[shery53]

Originally Posted by Roadie

Are you working with any kind of therapist, shery?
Roadie

Yes I have a therapist but she is away for 2 weeks we are doing cognitive thrapy. It seems to help a little

[gracez]

I hate hearing that it just takes time. I'm on my 3rd antidepressant and waited for the other 2 each for 2 mos. This one, 3 weeks isn't working either. I can't wait much longer.

Hang on for your therapist, if she's helpful to you. It's good there's a set time.

I know exactly how that feels, no pleasure. Amazing that you still do all those things you're supposed to do. I admire that.

Shery I wish I had a suggestion of what to do, but I don't from my own experience. Other than to say I look for your posts, and I care. I appreciate also that you're hanging on.

xxx

Gracez