Depression Supporters Support Group

sorry I don't take anyting. here is a place for free you want to copy this and post it there. medhelp.org
good luck

Wellbutrin has helped me for years however my husband tried 3 different meds that didn't work for him at all, in fact one made him worse. He gave up trying and it has been a downslide from there.
I just want to urge you to try and find something that works for you. It might be what your taking, might not but. Just don't give up hope, you will find something that works. Try whatever you like, counseling is great but you might have to go through a few to find the right one for you, just like everything else. Just don't give up. Regular (3x per week) exercise can also help you get through the day. Yoga works for a lot of people as well.

It sounds as though you may have things happening in your life that have caused your depression just recently. I don't have a lot of experience with all of this but I can tell you a summary of my story.
I am new to DS, just being online a couple of weeks. I was so depressed when I started that I was suicidal. I still had my sanity enough though to think of the selfish act it would be and how my family would be hurt by it.

I started on an antidepressent (Lexapro) a couple of moths ago after seeking medical help for my depression and what I called "bad nerves" After just a short period of time I felt better. I also was prescribed Chlorazapam. I accidentally left my Lexapro at a location that I could not retrieve it and it took awhile for me to get new meds. I crashed to an extreme which is when I started on DS and was thinking suicidal thoughts. I was desperate and I found comfort from the people that responded to my desperate call for help. I cryed each time I read something but today I can say I am OK.

I have my meds again and two days after starting on them again I started feeling better. I'm still dealing with all the issues that caused me to be nearly insane but I can handle things better.

So....... my advice to you is to keep trying to be strong. There is always a solution to a problem. We just have to find the right solution that will help us recover. I'm not a medical person but it sounds to me as though the meds you are on may not be the right ones for you. If you had to increase the dosage several times I question why isn't it helping.

Perhaps you need to try another med. KtherineC mentioned Wellbutrin. I have hear good things about it but also one bad thing. My niece was on it and got worse. It caused her all kinds of problems. So you see, one med may be great for a person but bad for another.

Counciling may help too. My personal experience with it was that it did not help me. Others believe completely in counceling. You must just keep trying until you find something that will help you through your tough times.

Do not self medicate yourself with alcohol or anything else. That can be disasterous. If you enjoy being with friends, the laughter, the what ever, how about another type of social gathering that puts you with people but in another environment. Maybe you could do some volunteering with a group that has some similar interests as yours. There are many many of these. You just might find that the new friends you meet and the fun you have is more important than the self medicating alcohol that you have been trying.

Good luck with your sturggles. Be as strong as the moment will let you be. Don't give up.

I'm just one example of not giving up. I feel much better today than yesterday. I want to continue feeling better each day.

Butfish gives good advice. Although I would like to push for the counseling more.

You cannot manage depression alone. Counseling is important to learn your triggers, negative behaviors and coping skills. It forces you to open up and look at yourself. This is vital in order to make change. Many people with depression refuse counseling because they feel controlled by it. But really, if you had diabetes would you refuse to see a dietician because they controlled you in some way? Depression is a mental illness. It needs to be managed correctly. That means learning about the disease and how to live with it by a professional.

Stay on your meds and go to therapy. These two things together are your strongest allies in beating the disease.

Hi , finding a compassionate doctor makes all the difference.Shop around,try new therapist when one doesn't quite feel right.But give each one time,and a chance.You have to to the same with medication.You must try different ones,until..finally,you'll find one,that will help you cope with depression.I've tried so many,that I tell the doctors what I need.lol.A small dose(20 mil.) of Prozac,& 300 mil.of wellbutrin xL a day might be a good start.Drinking too much,will not let the medicine do it's job,I've been down that road too. Hope I've helped in some way.Let me know how it goes. SPIRITS

Hi , finding a compassionate doctor makes all the difference.Shop around,try new therapist when one doesn't quite feel right.But give each one time,and a chance.You have to to the same with medication.You must try different ones,until..finally,you'll find one,that will help you cope with depression.I've tried so many,that I tell the doctors what I need.lol.A small dose(20 mil.) of Prozac,& 300 mil.of wellbutrin xL a day might be a good start. "Drinking" too much,will not let the medicine do it's job,I've been down that road too. Hope I've helped in some way.Let me know how it goes. SPIRITS

You simply must take your medication as prescribed, and that includes not drinking. You have to take it the same time each day. My boyfriend did not take his medication correctly, and it had terrible consequences. Most likely you need medication and counseling--most of the time they go hand in hand.

As far as counseling, I think that helps too, but only if you are totally honest with your counselor. Also, you need to be honest with everyone in your life regarding the problems you are facing. Putting on a brave face for the world, pretending things are not as bad as they really are, will not help you get better.

Alcohol is a depressant, so if you drink regularly it could be making things worse. Although, I know going out and spending time with friends is a good thing for your depression. Treatment can be helpful, but you need to get on the right combination of medicine and counseling. If you're still feeling depressed on your medication, talk to your doctor. Maybe it's not the right medication or dose. It's a struggle. I've been struggling for 16 years. It can be managed. I've had good luck with Wellbutrin, but some people I know had bad luck with it. Meds affect everyone differently, so it's hit or miss.