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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lexiterri
lexiterri

I have been struggeling with depression since the 8th grade and I never thought that I would use an online platform to talk about it. I was diagnosed with severe depression last year and honestly the diagnosis gave me so much relief. I was always wondering if I was making this up in my head. So, to have a professional tell me what I am going through helped. I was on anti-depressants for the past couple of months and everything was going great. While I was taking them I did not experience "the dark clouds". But, once my perscription was up I was not able to renew, and I hvae been off of them for a month. It's now that I realized how little I was feeling. I had not cried at all during those months. I had absolutely no sex drive. And it was harder for me to sympathize with people. So now I'm debating whether or not it is worth it to go back on the medicine. If anyone has any suggestions/advice it would be greatly appreciated. 

Greenteam
Greenteam
Hello and welcome to DS. It has helped me to talk about my troubles. I have made good friends and I feel I get good advice.
WendiLaine
WendiLaine
Maybe that type of medication wasn't the right fit for you. When I finally got diagnosed/prescribed medicine, it took me several tries to find the right one. Some made me anxious, some took away my sex drive, etc. I found what worked for me. You'll find the right one eventually.

And welcome to DS, I hope you are able to express yourself here. (:
doncornelius
doncornelius
Well you know that they helped you out despite the fact that it kind of closed your emotions off. If you think you can go on without them maybe give that a try. You know that if things get bad that there’s something to help you out. I’ve tried lexapro and celexa. I never really made it to far with them cause of the side effects but I hear what your saying about not feeling your emotions when taking them. You said something about not being able to empathize with people while on them. That happened to me and I felt like a shitty person, but I realized that it’s ok to be a little selfish when dealing with depression. You know what that other person is going through cause you’ve been there just because you can’t sympathize doesn’t mean you don’t care.
momenttaker
momenttaker
I'm on a low dose of Sertraline. It helps lift my moods to normal level, but doesn't suppress them.
Welcome to DS!
Sage7
Sage7
Welcome. Agreed, you need to figure out what will work for you! Everyone's chemistry is different and changes if your weight changes, or season's change (sometimes) or even depending on what foods you've eaten and whether or not you've exercised. Is your doc good about the holistic approach, taking all factors into consideration? Glad you're being pro-active.