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meds don't work

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I went into my dr's office about a yr. ago so miserable I could hardly articulate how bad I felt...but I told her that I had suicidal thoughts (not plans!) She put me on some common anti-depressant & it did NOTHING!!! No that's not true...I felt much worse!!! I can't remember what it was I was taking, but I was so discouraged that now I take nothing @ all. Was embarassed 2 talk to my dr. in the 1st place. Now, when I can get my hands on painkillers or anxiety meds, that seems 2 B the only time I feel half-way ok, but I have 2 take enough 2 fall asleep because sleep is my only escape.
pantherizfree
pantherizfree
Have you tried another doc??? Or maybe a natural remedy??? St John's Wort is supposed to be good. Calmforte has also been recommended by some others at ds. There are also supposed to be natural remedies to help you sleep. I will look into it for you. Also, excercise is supposed to work very well. Just a walk around the block everyday. You are not alone, here everybody has been through the exact same thing. So, hang on and keep talking to us. (((((hugs)))))
deleted_user
deleted_user
yep, I'd go to another doc. Might take some time to get in though. Do you have a Doctor's care where you live? They take people in almost anytime of the day and on Saturdays and can get you out of a fix with some med's. But they don't do refills.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i dont see that u need a new doc if u didnt tell your doc the meds didnt work and u just stopped them, sweetheart. u have to tell them what's going on. sometimes u have to try several different meds to find the one that works for u..and sadly, the only way to do that is trial and error. go back to the doctor asap. u need some help...it doesnt get better on its own. xoxo
Di
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would get a new doctor asap
deleted_user
deleted_user
i would get another doctor right away.
deleted_user
deleted_user
What ever your decision about doctors, you do need to keep them informed as JaneDoe56 said. Everyone is different and it may take a few attempts before you find the right medication. Anti-depressants usually are very helpful. They saved me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had a very similar experience. Embarressed to talk to my doctor in the first place, and when the meds didn't work I was too nervous to tell the doctor that things still weren't quite right. Remember the anxiety is caused by the depression, and the doctor doesn't know if the meds aren't working unless you say so.
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