Posted by Tabitha on April 3, 2003, at 13:24:33
In reply to miserable, don't know what to do!!, posted by mmcasey on April 3, 2003, at 11:42:11
hi, I can't help much, but when you feel so bad that you can't even watch TV, I think you really need some chemical support. You said you have tried 5 meds, but sadly enough, that's not a lot. I'm sorry if I'm telling you things you already know, but it's trial and error with psych meds so you have to persist. Did you get any response from them? Or just couldn't stand the side effects? If you post your history over on the med board there are many experts who might have suggestions. For depression, my non-expert opinion is you need to try each of the major classes of drugs, TCAs, SSRIs, SSNRIs, atypicals, MAOIs, etc. maybe even more than one of each, before you throw in the towel. Then there are other approaches mood stabilisers, benzos, opiates, stimulants, finally even ECT.
IMO therapy isn't much help when you're that chemically unbalanced. Getting some support from meds has to be first priority.
Best wishes
poster:Tabitha
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