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Mar 15, 2016 at 07:44 PM
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Hi there,
Does this sound familiar? I've been diagnosed with treatment resistant depression after trying many meds, therapy, rTMS, etc. Basically, things seem to work for a while but then the effect wanes. It's especially true with meds. What I wonder is: Why does this happen? Am I possibly doing something to cause this? Am I somehow malingering? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences and what it's been like for you. 
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Mar 16, 2016 at 01:16 PM
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Hello barbella: The Skeezyks' perspective is that this is just the way it is. When something is new & different there is something of a stimulating effect to it... sort-of like a placebo effect. But, after a while, the newness wears off & so does the stimulating effect. It's not unlike what keeps people buying new cars when, in reality, they don't need them & sometimes can't even really afford them. You're in all likelihood not doing anything to cause this... & no you're not malingering...
 
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Mar 16, 2016 at 04:28 PM
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hmmm, something to think about, Skeezyks - the comparison is interesting. & thank you for your kindness.
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Mar 17, 2016 at 04:11 PM
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((( barbella ))) I'm in the same boat.
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Mar 28, 2016 at 01:17 PM
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I'm new to this site. Barbella, I haven't been diagnosed with treatment resistant depression by my psychiatrist, but I think it must be what I have. I have been on several different medications over the past few years and it's so discouraging, isn't it? I start a new medication and rock along thinking THIS one will finally work and I will feel like my "normal" self. Sometimes, I will have a side-effect like increased blood pressure, and have to discontinue the medication. If not, I will be okay for a few weeks or months. But slowly, I sink back into depression. Right now, I am on a newly increased dose (100 mg) of generic Zoloft. I feel normal, in control, have no problems sleeping or finishing tasks and I'm full of hope. I'm not a negative person but I am cautious about making long-range plans because I don't want to have to cancel them and disappoint others and myself. It's a struggle, isn't it? I'm glad I found this site and plan to visit often. Blessings to you.
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Mar 28, 2016 at 05:42 PM
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Yes, it is very frustrating to keep having to change medication if it either doesn't work or quits working after a short period of time.
I have the same trouble. I hope the Zoloft continues to work for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Bipolar I, Depression, GAD Meds: Zoloft, Zyprexa, Ritalin "Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." -Buddha  |
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I am suffering TRD and OCD. Which very disturb my life. I had tried lots of meds. Not yet success. Ssri snri tca etc Im very frustated with this conditions Diagnosed by lots of doc also. Hmm.. Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk |
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May 04, 2016 at 05:34 AM
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Yes, it is definitely frustrating. I hope that we all find something to help ourselves move forward.
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Jun 03, 2016 at 12:46 PM
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wondering if any of your doctors have done a thyroid function test.
I had graves disease years ago and now I have Treatment Resistant Depression- I have "normal" thyroid test levels- but ... I am so miserable... maybe I am fixated on the thyroid issue and it maybe ISN"T my lack of a thyroid... arrrggh. I don't think it is my fault that the drugs don't really work... they need to keep trying... hang in there! |
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Jun 04, 2016 at 07:34 PM
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thank you for the hugs. It is helpful to be able to come here and maybe take my mind of my self for a bit.
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