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Old Jan 28, 2015, 03:48 PM
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ive decided things are so bad now im thinking of going back to docs and going back on anti depressants. i was on some a few years ago and it did nothing for the depression but made me feel worse physically and stopped me from sleeping though i was tired all the time. it also made me think and do some strange things (nothing really really bad but i wasted a load of money on some really strange things etc, things i couldnt understand afterwards)

i dont know if they will put me back on the same 1 (sertraline) or a different 1. im just scared about how it will effect me, especially if its a different 1. i was always against anti depressents because i heard all the horror stories of them and not a fan of meds anyway. i was pretty much forced to go it last time and i just gave in. now im desperate. i feel like crap all the time and im downright SICK of it, something needs to happen, i need to try something

i have no idea what the point of writing this was. i think im just really worried about it. if its the same 1 as last time then nothing disasterous happened, but that would be pointless since it didnt help with the depression. if its something else i dont know what effect it will have on me and i think my main fear is been out of control and doing things i would never do normally. thats whats bothering me (and whats been putting me off) but i really need to do something and this is all i can do...

also i did the test on here and it came back as severe depression + i didnt really think it was that bad
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Old Jan 28, 2015, 06:06 PM
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Yeah, you won't know how a particular med is going to affect you until you take it. That's the hard part. I have found that with the newer antidepressants that, at least for me, don't have the adverse side effects of the earlier antidepressants, but some people or more sensitive than others. But if your depression is that bad I would suggest that you give them a try. I know my depression is unbearable when I don't take them.
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Old Jan 28, 2015, 07:13 PM
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thanks. i am going to and just hope that nothing bad happens, and also hope that they work. i read that ssri have the least side effects
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Old Jan 28, 2015, 08:34 PM
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I was hesitant to take anti-depressants. In fact, I feel like I am on too many medications as it is. But I figure that if the ant-depressants and medications help me function it is best for me to just take them and accept it.

I would say that if you are feeling this bad it is time to go to the docs and get help. You are worth it. They may try you on a medication that works better with less side effects. They may try to get you into therapy or something.

As for doing unusual things, I find that when I am suffering depression, I will think and do things I would not normally do anyway. I wish you the best.
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Old Jan 29, 2015, 01:44 PM
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I find that when I am suffering depression, I will think and do things I would not normally do anyway.
yea you have a point there. i just dont like the idea of been under the influence of meds, i need to be in control but i suppose depression is controlling me now anyway...

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Old Jan 29, 2015, 02:22 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2015, 05:53 PM
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Have you ever talked to the Pdocs about mood stabilizers instead of AD? I can't take the ADs but the mood stabilizers work well for me with minor side effects. You would have to talk to a Pdoc to find out which ones if any might work for you.
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Old Jan 30, 2015, 05:32 PM
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but how would i know before taking them. i cant get to the docs yet, cant really make an appointment just yet because so much else going on. but i have a feeling she will just refer me to the counseller and that usually takes a few weeks/months

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edit: i realise this is a totally pointless thread, i dunno what the point of writing this was i think i just needed to get it out my head and writing it on paper didnt work
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Old Jan 30, 2015, 11:18 PM
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I don't think it was pointless at all. Sometimes feedback helps in the decision making process, even though nobody can tell you what to do.

Meds are trial and error. Also there will be tradeoffs. Plus you have to give them time, but you know that...

I think it's very very important to keep some kind of journal of how you're feeling when you start to take them, taking note of everything, mental as well as physical (no matter how unconnected some effects might seem).
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Old Jan 31, 2015, 05:57 PM
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the main side effect of the 1 i was on before was that it stopped me sleeping / getting up but thats all messed up now anyway so that doesnt matter. but it did make the muscles in my arms really tight and rigid which was horrible. it only lasted a few hours but it was quite scary. im scared of what other ones might do
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Old Feb 02, 2015, 12:48 AM
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If they might work, take them "Magical Loser"

I took Prozac years and years ago when it was new and it helped me turn my life around! (Wish it worked these days....)

They all have different side effects. They rarely last and, if they help, who cares that they have a bad name! I used to be madly opposed to psych drugs when I was a big fan of psychology but, having benefited from them, now believe that I was wrong!

Lucky me has recently tried two drugs that don't "fix" me. I'm going to ask for number 3 tomorrow! Big sigh!

Depression sucks! Do what works!

Good luck!
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Old Feb 02, 2015, 03:44 PM
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thanks and good luck with whatever they give you

hoping to get to the doctors sometime next week but im not sure what im supposed to be asking/saying. only get 10 min appointment so need to get to the point...
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Old Feb 07, 2015, 01:45 AM
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Don't u love the ten minute appointment!!
Just say what you said above and say it quick like a tongue twister!
That will give the dr five minutes left to respond! Hope u have a good doctor! I hate it when u get whoever is on duty and there's no WAY you can spit it out!
At least you're in the UK too! These forums make me cry for the poor Americans who seem to really struggle to get and retain a good therapist!
Good luck!

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Old Feb 07, 2015, 12:02 PM
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ive wrote down the main points, the most important been that im severely depressed and am ready to try antidepressents again. i have no idea which doctor it will be, had to wait a week for this appointment, it was the 1st available so cant be fussy

im hoping that they will give me something. im desperate now. but tbh if i can say the other stuff then hopefully i will be able to see a counseller soon then i'll have almost an hour to explain it to them w/o been so rushed...
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Old Feb 14, 2015, 10:53 PM
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How did it go magical loser?
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Old Feb 15, 2015, 08:49 PM
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he gave me different tablets from last time. so far they havent made any difference apart from making me tired and loss of appatite. im hoping they kick in soon. have to go back next week because he only gave me 2 weeks of them. going to ask about been referred to counciller too...
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