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[Aubreyrose]

Hi, I'm Aubrey and I just found this site minutes ago. I've been searching for people with similar mental disorders to connect with and perhaps get advice. I struggle with anxiety and depression. Depression is my greatest ailement as it prohibits me from doing basic daily tasks. I am constantly lethargic, exhausted, and have no interest in most things. My life itself has improved greatly, but my depression is becoming worse. My medication does not work as well as it once did and I'm feeling hopeless in terms of recovery. I have resolved all issues with past suicidal thoughts, but they still linger sometimes as a potential scapegoat. I have no desire to commit suicide and not want to get better. The thoughts, however, are involuntary.

[Sara35]

Hi Aubrey my medication is not working for me either. I am going back to the psychiatrist next week so will be saying the medications are not helping

[Aubreyrose in reply to Sara35]

I'm currently on the highest possible dose of Lexipro and it no longer helps me. My brain must have become immune to it. Also, Lexipro has some seriously bad withdrawals and since I've had a lot of problems with my pharmacy getting my meds, I've had to go through it a few times. Makes you feel constantly sick and dizzy. I would suggesting staying away from it.

[Cupcake5782]

Hello Aubrey, I feel exactly like you. I am medication resistant I think. I have been on so many different ones and none seem to work.

I know I didn't give any advice, but I just wanted to tell you that you are not alone. I hope you get feel better.

[Aubreyrose in reply to Cupcake5782]

I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and let me know that I'm not the only one. I assume you must know what it's like to feel alone and invalidated when it comes to depression, or anything else you struggle with. I'm afraid it might take me a long time to find a good balance with medication

[Cupcake5782 in reply to Aubreyrose]

Have you had blood work done to make sure it's not your thyroid, vit d deficiency, b12??

[Windy101]

When my meds stop working, the sooner I get to a doctor, the better. Threre is no point in waiting, going further downhill. Sounds like you've had some positive changes in your life, and that's great! Good for you! I urge you to see your doctor as soon as possible to try to get things back on track med-wise. Sometimes it takes some tinkering to find one that works, the right combo, or the right dose.

Wishing you all the best. Wlecome to the forum and please feel free to keep posting! We care about what happens.

[Aubreyrose in reply to Windy101]

Thank you for responding. I'm actually considering getting a new doctor that's closer to where I live so it's easier to meet with them, and also because my current one doesn't seem to listen to me very well when I say my medication isn't working. She gave me a second medication for helping with motivation and low energy levels, but it ended up making my anxiety worse and making me feel wired so I stopped that. I just want something that will help in both departments, motivation wise and sadness.

[Windy101]

I understand. I had the same problem.