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i have depression (mdd) and only very recently reached out to a doctor about it. i wasn't told much, and was wondering when medications are perscribed for depression. if it helps, i also self harm by cutting and i have severe and very frequent suicidal thoughts and i'm between the ages of 12 and 15.
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For me, I know I need meds when I'm using a tremendous amount of energy to battle my mental illness symptoms.
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Have you been officially diagnosed with mdd? I'm just a bit confused because you said it was your first time reaching out to a doctor about it, which makes it sound like you haven't been told you have mdd. Just curious.
I -think- psychiatrists are more reluctant to put people your age on anti-depressants. Not just because you are so young, but because teens tend to be more likely to get the side effect of suicidal thinking/planning/acting than adults. Do your parents know what you're currently going through? Have you thought about talking to a therapist, or even a school guidance counsellor? I am not anti-med by any means, but therapy might be something to try before going on medication. Less side effects and all that jazz. ![]() |
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Usually therapy is used before medication. You want to see a psychiatrist for medication.
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Antidepressant medications are associated with a significant rate of serious side effects to people in your age group. Therefore, for mild or even moderate depressive disorders, they aren't the first choice for treatment. Sometimes to, a definite diagnosis isn't made on an initial visit, they want to see you for a few visits before determining whether or not medication is warranted.
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