Today, after 4 months of severe depression, I finally found an antidepressant that works. The downside? I no longer have any interest or gain pleasure in any of my hobbies. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my depression has reached the point where I don't even have the energy to seriously pursue any hobbies. Any time I find the motivation to try something new, I immediately get discouraged at the slightest difficulties, and become even more depressed. I don't even know why I'm trying anymore. FML
Today, despite intensive therapy, despite adding a powerful antidepressant to my mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, I am still severely depressed and can see no light at the end of this tunnel. I'm losing hope that I’ll ever be happy again. FML
Today, I am once again dealing with severe depression and anxiety. I go through this cycle every three months. I’ve tried almost every antidepressant available and nothing helps. I’m sick of it and sick of life. FML
Today, I found out the medication my doctor gave me for depression is making me fat. My main reason for depression is an eating disorder. Now, I'm fat instead of just thinking I am. FML
Today, I've finally got my mental health under control after decades of flailing. I also started showing signs of Serotonin Syndrome, which is caused by my meds and could result in seizure and death. So my choices are the swirling void of depression or possibly just the void. FML
Today, I found out the medications my doctor gave me for depression are making me fat. My main reason for depression is an eating disorder. Now, I'm fat instead of just thinking I am. FML
Today, I diagnosed myself with a debilitating case of vicious circle: I am now too depressed to do the things that usually manage to pull me out of my depression. FML
Today, I found out my anti-depressants are super-effective. So effective, they affect things they aren't even supposed to. Like my ability to pee. FML
Today, I found out one of the main causes of my depression is that my life is too sheltered and boring. My doctor and many of my friends have advised me to find a hobby. Except, everything I would like to do is either too expensive and/or impossible due to my disabilities and other mental disorders. FML
Today, after a month of online school due to the second wave of Covid in India, I discovered that I have lost the ability to enjoy most of everything I used to. I can't enjoy reading, eating, music, or everything else. The doctor says it's anhedonia. I'm not depressed, or at least that's I think. FML
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Justkidding100 41
those are symptoms of depression. maybe the new regimen has your energy up but hasn't done anything for your mental health (yet). keep working with your doctor
Chazzster 32
I also took antidepressants and had side effects. My suggestion is to (1) speak with your prescribing doctor, (2) Pursue counseling... Many antidepressants have side effects, inability to ****** can be one. The higher the dosage, the more pronounced the side effects. Medication works relatively quickly for depression, but counseling is usually the more effective long term solution. But you have to implement the changes your psychologist recommends. Unlike medication, counseling requires the patient to take an active part in the cure. And unlike medication, counseling doesn't have side effects... OP, it's not an easy path you are on, nothing works overnight. But you can make it.
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Justkidding100 41
those are symptoms of depression. maybe the new regimen has your energy up but hasn't done anything for your mental health (yet). keep working with your doctor
Chazzster 32
I also took antidepressants and had side effects. My suggestion is to (1) speak with your prescribing doctor, (2) Pursue counseling... Many antidepressants have side effects, inability to ****** can be one. The higher the dosage, the more pronounced the side effects. Medication works relatively quickly for depression, but counseling is usually the more effective long term solution. But you have to implement the changes your psychologist recommends. Unlike medication, counseling requires the patient to take an active part in the cure. And unlike medication, counseling doesn't have side effects... OP, it's not an easy path you are on, nothing works overnight. But you can make it.
IHaveThePower 18
That IS depression. Your meds aren't working. Tell your doctor.
DirtySalamander 9
weine off of them. and slowly implant your hobbies. or figure our what is causing your depression when you're on medication