I feel useless too. I cannot work or go to school. I have to force myself to do something, which will makes me feel bad.I stay home do nothing, I feel depress. I have to pay a lot to get high for a while. Have you try meditation?

I can't focus on meditating.

I can't focus on meditating.

You might need some therapy or medicens.

I'm signed up for therapy. Start on December 3 and I'm really having a hard time. Been on three meds this year but they don't seem to work for long

SummahRocks Just keep trying different doses or different medications. I have had schizophrenia on top of Depression since I was at least 13. I'm 37 I've never had any medication that takes away all symptoms of either. Sometimes depression can come up for different situations no matter how well the medications work for you. Please don't give up hope

I am just so tired of having meds changed. I feel like a science experiment

SummahRocks I don't know how old you are and I don't really need to know. But I totally relate. I hate to tell people to do this, but it has helped me. Does any of your friends suffer from depression or anything else you might be struggling with? I ask this because my best friend also has schizophrenia. I'm on a low dose of one of the medications that she takes , not from her from the dr, I suggested to my dr trying seroquel. I hate it but it works. Reason I hate it? I'm sleepy all the time. BUT the benefits out weigh the downsides.

At first I hated it because I was " lonely" . i didn't hear the voices anymore.

It might not work the same way as it did me. But every time I feel like I need to try something else I not only ask for recommendations from my friend, but I look them up for their side effects. If you think you know your dr well enough look up different medications on google if you don't have friends with the same struggles you have. they will tell you what they are for, some of the medications will tell you they help with other things too. Then go back to your dr, only if you and he / she understand each other, armed with that information. Either in your hand or printed out

You can also feel free to message, keep this open too there are a lot of people on here who are very helpful!!

Thanks and yes I have a friend that suffers what I suffer from. Maybe I'll ask her some stuff

Good :)

Oh!!!!!!! I should have told you something else. Your doctor can prescribe you something for as needed

What?

I know December 3 must sound like years away, but I'm so glad you're continuing to look for options. I've struggled with anxiety since I was a child. I remember all the way to WAY back then and I didn't know the name for it or what it was but I remember just feeling this low simmering panic countless times a day. I got older and started to understand what it was but believe me when I say, I get it. I've heard many people have to try multiple options before they find the right one for them, but it doesn't mean there isn't a right option for you. I finally found the right options for me. Keep searching, and I'll be praying for you in the meantime!

Thanks, kplover20. I appreciate the fact that you'll be praying for me. I really believe this therapist will be different and that's what's helping me