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Changing medications . Here we go again

jpf777777
jpf777777
I am getting real tired of having my medications changed three or four times a year. Each time they work for several months then the depressions break through and I am at square one yet again.

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OLDBIKER
OLDBIKER
I understand, they changed medications on me 6 times before they found what worked best for me. Depression is a real monster. It cycles and causes ups and downs like a roller coaster at times. Hang in there. There are a lot of different medications out there and there is bound to be one that can help you over the long haul. Also, hang in here with us. Most of us have been down that road once or twice ourselves.
McBri
McBri
I wish you luck. I was a walking chemistry experiment for quite a few years, trying every antidepressant under the sun.

Keep in mind the situations and circumstances in life can effect a person's depression. There are a lot of people out there that probably wouldn't be on medication if their lives weren't made artificially stressful by being held accountable for factors they do not control.
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
I understand that feeling. It sometimes feels like they are just throwing things at the wall to see what sticks. I hope you find the right med soon.
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
I just changed my meds around too. I have tried 41 different meds and hundreds of combinations and getting tired of it!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yea I know what you mean, I have been on 3 different ones over the past year! I just want to get to the one that works. Hang in there.
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