Hi. I was diagnosed with depression last year august. Iam still struggling a lot with it and fear that i will live with depression my whole life. Iam on prozac(fluoxetine), but the side effects of the meds is killing me(tiredness,headaches etc...). I just want some positive feedback from somebody that has fully recovered from depression while on the medication. When i say recover i mean somebody that goes through the day not thinking once about the depression or having any side effects that comes with depression and the meds. Please don't comment if it isn't positive.
Hi ed. i have only hust started medication so i think its too soon to tel but i will keep you posted. I know a lot of people who have been on it though and say it helps but they didnt want to be on it all the time so they came off and said they feel better now.
Sorry i cant be more help!
Stay positive
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maybe the meds your taking are not the right ones for you,go see doc again explain there not working for you,theres lots of types of depression out there but i belive in the right surroundings and the right stimulation and diet you can beat it,were just like machines in which we need the right combination to work correctly,just somtimes it takes a few goes to get it right,stay strong my friend and keep fighting the fight,your not alone and if you need to chat message me
Thank you very much. Every bit helps!
Hi Ed. I was diagnosed with depression in 2015. I have been on the same meds since July 2015 and my depression is completely under control. I have had a few minor side effects, but none that bother me. I was lucky that my psychiatrist found the right meds for me and I feel great. You may need a review of your meds and dosages to find the ones that will work for you. I'm proof positive that you can chime out of a deep depression. I wish you all the best. Keep in touch and take care.
Hi Phyllis. Thank you so much for commenting, it really helps hearing that somebody made it through this thing. On what medication are you on and how long did it take before you started to feel the meds working if you don't mind me asking?
Hi Ed. Early in June 2015 my doctor started me on low dosage antidepressants because I had never before suffered from depression. At first they didn't seem to help at all. Then in July 2015 the psychiatrist I was referred to diagnosed me with treatment resistant major depressive disorder with psychosis and committed me to the hospital for eight days to monitor me while he found the meds and dosages that worked for me. Since late July 2015 I have been taking 300mg venlafaxine and 15mg mirtazapine and it took a few weeks until I felt completely well. I feel great now and have had no relapses. The same drugs don't always work the same for everybody, but I havemy life back. Keep in touch and take care.
Hi Ed - communication with your doctor and/or therapist/psychiatrist is a must. Don't be afraid what they think, your health and future are what matters. As Gary and Phyllis have mentioned, meds are many and varied, and sometimes it takes a little adjustment of the dosage or the prescribing of a whole different med for you to get the full benefit with minimal side effects. It's important to stick with the program as meds can take 3-6 weeks before they reach the full potential for you. Hang in there mate. It will be worth it in the end and always remember - you are not alone. We are always here to talk.
Hi Ed!
I suffered from depression for four years, it's been about two years that I am 100% recovered, as in I feel excited about life, I want to do all kinds of things, working is exciting and I want to do my best and compete with other co-workers, I am looking at career options to move up the ladder, I have found new hobbies and enjoy some old ones, I FEEL GREAT! and you will too!
I was always scared of medication, so I chose to not take it... I had a little voice in the back of my head saying, come on mate, you can do this! (i think that little voice saved my life)
Even though most days I felt helpless, uninterested, tired, bored, lonely, ugly, every now and then this voice would cheer me up and told me to be tough.
I have to tell you that listening to that voice was the only thing that helped me to recovery.
The idea of recovery was my only source of excitement, I can remember the day when i decided to work extremely hard to recover, was in about year two of the depression, one day I woke up, laying down, smelly, my mum ill because of cancer treatment, an abusive girlfriend that cheated on me and hit me, a best friend who left me when I needed him the most, who used to call me names and treat me bad, most of my friends had lost interest in me, I thought I had no future, and that i was stupid.
I dont think depression just happens, anyone I have met or heard that is going through depression has an underlying problem, either something that triggered a depression or something that is still happening at the time.
Ask yourself in the most honest way, is there something that triggered your depression, or are you lonely, are you scared of the future, are not happy with what you have achieved so far? Its a very complicated thing to answer, specially at the time of depression. I only realised the ditch i was in when I came out of it!
I believe medication can help, as long as you also fix the things that make your life hell, and as long as you work towards recovery.
For a very long time I haven't been on any forums or had to deal with any symptoms of depression whatsoever, I was listening to a beautiful song today that reminded of so much of those dark (and somehow beautiful) years, and so I thought I would let some people know I recovered.
Depression has made me a kind, caring and loving person, it has made me stronger, it has made me apreciate everything MORE.
I have to admit, it wasn't easy, a lot of tough decisions had to be made by me, I had to push myself: go to that job interview even though I was having a panic attack, meet up with friends even though I felt ugly, boring and judgamental, get out of bed earlish and go for a run or go climbing.
Life is about pushing yourself and working hard, life somehow only gives it prizes and magic to the people that are willing to explore, to help, to push themselves. Even a sperm cant become a fecundated egg before winning over the other millions.
I can tell you for 100% you WILL recover, the fact that you're asking this question the way you are, you are looking for the POSITIVE side of things, so you are well on your way!!
Get rid of anything or anyone in your way, you are responsible only for yourself (unless you have kids) keep working hard, that you will recover soon! I promise, and you will be able to hear that song and remember this times as a beautiful part of life.