what should I do? I feel lost

Mental health
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Hi everyone. I am 35 years and I am a male. I have been depressed for almost a year. I have been taking  antidepressant Zolft 50mg (one pill a day) for the last 4 months and still no major change. I feel obssessed about being sick all day long. I am not feeling myself anymore. I wake up tired and vomitting on  empty stomach almost everyday. I feel very confused. I even started hallucinating about losing my sanity. My mind is filled with negative thoughts and I am really struglling. I need your help and your advice please. Thank you so much 

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Helm

You have been on your medication now over an extended period, I would advise you talk to your GP and explain your concerns and possible side affects. 

Are you also suffering Health Anxiety or is it to do with the medication ?

Make a list of your conerns and explain all to your Doctor.

BOB

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Thank you for your reply BOB. I have no idea if what I have been experiencing are the side effects of my anti-depressant or it is the depression itself. My psychiatrist told me that I am suffering from depression. I started to worry about my mental health as I have noticed a big change in my way of thinking. I used to be very positive, optimistic, vital,  dynamic, ambitious and fun to be around. I used to enjoy my own company. I used to read books. All these qualities that used to define who I am have gone. I feel like everyday is a struggle for me. Despite all this,  I didnt want to give up on myself. I am still following a healthy diet, hitting the gym and keeping in touch with my community. I don't drink and I don't smoke. I couldn't break this vicious cycle. I want to go back to my normal state. Why am I having this mediocre way of thinking???    

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Hi,

Never heard of "Zolft", but if you are in the UK then there should be a patient leaflet inside the box that your tablets were dispensed in.  As Bob said, the best thing you can do is go back and speak to your GP and discuss your medication.  

Also, you can also put the name of your medication in the search bar towards the top right hand corner of the screen and see if there are any forums specifically relating to it?  You might find people who have experienced similar issues to yourself.

Good luck