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Depressant_alien · 06-04-2001, 04:06 PM

I'm 18 years old and have been diagnosed with severe depression every since September of 2000. My therypist told me that after six months I would see a change. I haven't yet. Instead I seem to be getting worse. I have no interest in anything anymore. I use to be so full of life and try new experiences and now I am someone who wants to be alone, which only causes break downs and ends in thoughts of suicide. I wish I could go back in time and be the person I use to be. Does anyone know of someone who could help me or what I could do. Depression isn't what I want the rest of my life. PLEASE HELP ME>

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D.A

eweejoe · 06-04-2001, 04:35 PM

Are you on any type of anti-depressant? If you are, you need to tell your doctor it isn't working for you and that you want to try something new. Also, if you have been in therapy for 6 months with no change, seems like it might be time to change therapists. No one should OR has to go through life being depressed. There is help out there and you just need to find a doctor that will do what it takes for you to get back into life. Ask for new medications, or if you're not taking any...ASK for some. If you're not feeling any better then keep calling and urging and pushing until you get the therapy and/or medication you need.

Good Luck & Take Care!

Sherri.

cutenbrat · 06-05-2001, 12:33 PM

I totally agree with Sherri on this one. I am also depressed and finding the right medication and treatment(or one or the other) is the key. It's hard to find the right medication and can be very frustrating-at times I feel like a guinny pig but if it means feeling better I'm all for it-long as side affects aren't too awful.
God Bless.

Braindead · 06-20-2001, 02:02 PM

I think that first of all you need to find a new therapist. I have NEVER heard of one telling people when they would be better. I also agree with the others. You need to get to a psychiatrist and get on sme kind of antidepressant. Trust me, they work. And you won't be on it forever. I just got off mine, YAY! :-D My prayers go out to you.

ser · 06-22-2001, 04:39 PM

Not knowing exactly whats up.. I would see your Dr and get serious and tell how you feel. Write it down as you may forget or be fogged. Make sure that other health issues such as thyroid have been checked and eliminated. If you are uncomfortable with your Dr or just don't care seek a second opinion. Things can get better. I wish you the best.