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.

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noone
noone

i thought i was doing better. i guess i had so much hope that my meds would just magically work but this is the real world and shit sucks. so i'd been taking my meds and nothing happened. then i switched to different meds and nothing. i am tired and i feel so drained and i hate myself now more than ever. nothing will change that. i just want to curl up and disappear and i beg god to help me but i know it's no use.

TooMuch
TooMuch
hugs. i'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. :( how long are you giving the meds? i know that lots of times for lots of people it can take several weeks to notice any kind of change.

what are you doing to help yourself other than medication? are you in therapy?
Perry314
Perry314
Hi there. You are taking steps to make improvements and sometimes it can take time to find the right prescription or dosage. It is understandable that you feel drained. Just know that everything is alright, it is just really hard right now, but it wont always feel like this. Keep up your hard work as you deserve to feel good and you deserve to treat yourself compassionately. Call your doctor and tell them how you are feeling as soon as you can.
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Sorry you are going through a difficult time. When you start taking meds. it takes 3 to 4 weeks to get the real effectiveness. If you don't improve, talk to your doctor as they may want to make some changes in your medication dosages. If you are not already seeing a therapist, talk to the doctor about recommending one.. Sometimes medication alone is not enough. Hope you feel better.
nightingale77
nightingale77
Hi dear, sorry that you are going through such difficult time right now. I'm glad however that you did not avoid it but face your condition head on by taking medication in the hope that the medication will help to provide some relief. You might wanna consider seeking some clarification from the doctor about the the effectiveness of the medication you are taking at this moment. I suppose depending on individual, some medication works differently or take longer to take effectiveness.

Besides, taking medication, have you consider therapy?? Like some members suggested, sometimes medication alone may not be enough if you have this condition for a while. Be gentle to yourself. Healing takes time and you must give yourself permission to take a step a time at your own term towards it. Don't feel that you have to please anyone just so to make their life easier. Press on. God bless and I'm praying for you.