Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I have had clinical depression for about 3-4 years now and it's gone off and on throughout the years. I have to take my medication for about 2 months for it to start working. It's really hard for me to take it regularly. I've noticed that when I don't take it for a couple days, I feel fine and really happy, then after about a week of no medication, things start go down hill. I get so depressed and suicidal. Also, I don't really have any coping methods. I used to be a cutter (I've been clean for about half a year now), but I don't know how else to cope when I start feeling suicidal. I am not close to my family, so it's hard to talk to them about this stuff. My friends seem to be gone whenever I'm depressed...I just need help to get through this and strategies that will help me take my medication everyday. I just need help...I'm seeing a therapist and that helps sometimes. I don't know what else to do or if I'll even get better...
Have you talked to your Dr about your meds and how they're affecting you? It can be frustrating waiting for them to work and/or finding the right combo. Try to take them the same time every day so it becomes almost routine.
I hope you start to feel better; take one day at a time. Think how far you have come from cutting yourself. Congrats on being clean from that for a year! That's a big accomplishment.
Sending hugs and support! Let me know how you are doing.
go through mini-withdrawls. The only way for it to work is build up to a
steady state in your brain. If you feel its not working , talk to your doc
about switching. Make it a habit to take your meds just after breakfast
or at bedtime so you establish a regular pattern.