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1. embroidery fan said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   No one medicine works for everyone, and no one therapist helps everyone. Keep changing meds until you find one that’s more effective. Same with the therapists.

   Did you notice that one treatment was a LITTLE better than the rest? If so, you know what direction to go in, when seeking further help.

   Maybe, too, you’ve been misdiagnosed. Did you have a thorough physical, to rule out thyroid problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, PTSD, or other causes of depressed behavior??

2. messerjana said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   Don’t give up. Talk therapy is the most effective treatment for most people. Try to find a therapist that has the same goals as you. Also, trying to find the right medication is a matter of trial and error. There is no way to know what will work except to just keep trying. Whatever you do, don’t give up. How long have you been doing therapy and how long have you been taking medication? Have they had enough time to work? It can take time before you see changes.

3. blondecougaress said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   Unfortunately there are those of us who deal with what they call "treatment resistant depression." Science and medicine does not know all that much about depression. They don’t even really know how antidepressants work. Often, patients and thier docs have to try several meds before finding one that does some good.

   I wish I could give you a magic answer. The only thing I can suggest is to keep talking to your doc/shrink and hopefully find some kind of combination. You have my sympathy. Know that you are not the only one who hasn’t found the relief they seek. Good luck

4. Anne T said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   You didn’t say how long, or what medicines, but all I can say is keep trying. Antidepressants have different effects, and often you need to try more than one to get help. I have been on about a dozen different ones, in different combinations, since I was a teenager. Some would work and stop working; some didn’t work at all. It can be very frustrating and hard to stick to it when you feel so crummy.

5. Direct and to the point said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   Without doing an evaliuation, your question is hard to answer. If you have tryed psychotherapy and they put you on medications and what you have been prescribed is not working you may have to be admitted by your therapist in a facility where they can "explore" different avenues of treatment.
   Have a talk with your therapist about this option and tell him that you were told this by a "doctor."

6. Wally said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   1 Word EXERCISE.
   Its the nike slogan just do it. Walk, ride a bike go to the gym play a game outside. anything physical
   Bueno suerte (Good Luck)
   Paul

7. Gretchen, RN said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   Maybe you should try self-help?? There are some excellent books out on depression…You could try buying, "The Feeling Good Handbook" by by David D. Burns…That book is really good! I struggle with depression, and I’ve probably been through the whole gamut of anti-depressants…and the one that really worked for me was, Celexa. Perhaps you could ask your doc. about that! There are very little or no side-effects from that medicine…and it really did work for me!

   Also, you do have to start changing your thought patterns…Your thoughts are in direct relation to your attitude, and belief system…This is changeable, w/practice, and implementing a good medication! Don’t give up!!

8. HUGO & GABY said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   Try this medication ( Cymvalta ) well on me worked.

   Yes try again counseling , mow with this medication0

9. KinkiKiki said:
   

   February 13th, 2010 at 2:03 pm

   Your the only one who can fix the depression, you have to be able to cure it yourself, sure medication is going to help, but you can’t expect it’s going to do it’s work on its own. You have to be able to tell yourself, things will get better, with hope and confidence. Take one step at a time…
   Make a list of all the things your proud of… watch a (invisible children of africa) of people who sleep under parking lots, on top of each other, and have no parents. on youtube, maybe that will show us all how lucky we are.
   You have to think of happy thoughts, hang out with friends, even if your still upset, they’ll talk to you. Telling people how you feel, honestly, and calmy can bring you closer not further. It shows you trust them with your feelings. And you open the door for them to share there feelings with you. You need to be able to share anger, fear and sadness, as well as excitement and happiness maybe the phschytrist isn’t the person to do it with, to get the support you need during this challenging time. Find someone you feel more close too. Instead of building brick walls, build bridges and believe you’ll make it to the end. Take a few deep breaths now and then. Take a walk, bath, write in a journal. Cuddle with a pet, that’s the real medication. Blow of steam while ridding a bike or listening to loud music,, you’ll be less likely to take it out on someone else.
   Remember…don’t forget too breath…
   
   I’m sure it will take time day by day to get through this, but hey abraham lincoln did it right?

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