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Changing medications too often.

Naara
Naara
Had to take a trip to the doctor to complain about the chest pain, headaches and the electric like tingle that I feel in my back especially when I've just awoken from a dream. My dosage was changed and I got a new bottle. I'm counting around 21 bottles. I don't know....but I'm getting scared, seeing all those is hitting home to me that I'm probably not curable.
sjmd
sjmd
Have you tried anything else besides meds? How often are you changing them?
Naara
Naara
The last time I've changed meds would be somewhere in June. Additionally I'm going to workshops and therapy sessions. I've been mostly going to the therapist since sometimes I'm in too much pain to be going to workshops like almost everyday. To be honest with you I've been missing out on some workshop activities.
sjmd
sjmd
It sounds like you're meds long enough to know if they are working or not. A few things that have worked for me was therapy- just talking & getting things out. A journal works too if your alone & need to get things out. Also the gym or even just a walk, not sure if that helps since you said you're in pain. Maybe just watch a movie or show that is so stupid you have to laugh. That one is temporary but it gets your mind off things for a little bit. I'm here if you need me. Hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
How long have you been on this particular medication? Sometimes it can take years, unfortunately, to find the right cocktail of meds for any individual person. Just because one doesn't work for you does NOT, by any means, mean you're incurable.

If you've truly tried multiple meds you could possibly have treatment-resistant depression, but only a psychiatrist can make that decision. I would talk to your doctor about any concerns you have.