Hello. I've suffered with depression for 20 years. I've been on every med, from xanax to effexor, to imipramine, to welbutrin. I get some short term relief but I finally got off all the meds (slowly - over 5 months). I tried handling my depression on my own with vitamins and supplements, eating right, exercising, etc. and a melatonin supplement to go to sleep (instead of Ambien).

Now I'm right back at the bottom of the well. All I can do is either cry with despair or be in a rage. I am a complete victim of my emotions. It takes so much energy to keep this demon down and I'm all out of energy. I have an appt. with a new psychiatrist on Wednesday but I'm scared to death of being on another drug cocktail.

Is there any real hope out there? Please share any tips and/or advice with me. I'm so done.

Thank you.

Hi, I'm not an expert in anything. The only advice I can offer you is what one of my friend told me and it worked for me. Maybe you can give it a try.
1. Everyday, look into the mirror and say "I love myself" and "I am beautiful"
2. Whenever you feel like you going to cry or get mad, take a deep breath, close your eyes and think of a tree or nature.
3. When you are feeling lonely, write down how your are feeling at that moment and why you are feeling like that. Don't read it, just write what flows through you mind.


I hope these will help you. I like to paint, I like colors, so when I'm sad or mad, I start to draw. I like the sky, the ocean, trees and bamboo. So most of the time, I draw these things when I'm sad. Either that or I'll just draw a rainbow with whatever color I like.

Take care and best wishes

Volunteering has done me a world of good. Getting out of my own head and helping other folks makes me far less depressed....

Hello. After going through several drugs myself, I found that cymbalta, for depression and klonopin for anxiety was the right mix for me. In addition to seeing my psychiatrist, I see a therapist who really helps me see problems with my thinking processes and suggests better ways to handle the negative. It took me awhile to find the right person, but I think this person really "gets" me. My therapist is female, and I've found I feel more comfortable talking with her as opposed to the male therapists I've had. Just my experiences...hope it helps.

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