I don't know how to feel

[xglitterkibblex]

I've tried multiple depression meds. And I started duloxetine last month. 30mg and uped my dosage this month to 60mg but I haven't noticed any changes. I have noticed that I'm not emotionally unstable as usual but I still haven't noticed much of a difference physically or mentally still. I still feel very very hard to motivate myself to do more. I keep saying I want to but I feel it's just hard to make myself do it. So I'm unable to figure if the meds aren't doing much or what. I don't know how I'm actually suppose to feel because everything else I was given to help wasn't the right meds for me.

[MariaLove123]

I’ve tried so many medications too. Maybe you need an extra one like Abilify or that new one I’m always seeing on TV serequal.

I know medications are supposed to help our moods but we also have to use inner strength to do things. Is there anything you like to do? Talking with a therapist too is helpful. It’s good that you don’t feel as unstable. That’s definitely progress. Maybe you need to give it more time since you upped the dose. Maybe in a week if you feel the same, talk to your doctor about trying something else. I’m actually done with medications. I’m going to try TMS Treatment by Nuerostar. You sound like a good candidate. They want people who have tried at least a few medications and doctors. Insurance will cover it too. You should google it. Find the closest location on NueroStar that does TMS and contact them directly. They’ll do the process for you. Everyone on here feels some sort of mental illness and a lot of us relate to each other. It helps to know you’re not alone! I hope you feel better! Lots of hugs 🤗

[xglitterkibblex in reply to MariaLove123]

The things I used to like to do I can't keep a focus to do it anymore I guess you can say. It just doesn't give me the feel better or relaxing feeling that it used to anymore. Or it makes my anxiety fluctuate. But I will give it more time. I'm only started finally giving meds a chance last year so I'm unsure how it's even suppose to make me feel.

[MariaLove123 in reply to xglitterkibblex]

I lost most interest in things I used to do too. I have little motivation and never leave the house. Someone told me if you do even just a few small things each day, you’ll feel more accomplished. It works if I make a very small list. If I can check off even 3 out of 5 things, I feel a little proud of myself. The whole illness sucks. It’s a battle everyday. We just have to keep sharing and talking. And since you just started trying meds last year, you definitely have to give them a chance. Zoloft is good. Lexapro is also good. I also use essential oils. It’s all about trying different things. I’m glad you’re on here and opening up. That’s a huge step!

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Hello glitter!

Meds are just a piece of the puzzle and alone do not change much for us. You have to work on yourself by changing the ways in which you think and act! All the medicine in the world isn’t going to make me live in today and think positively...only I can do that. Healing requires action on our part. Do the things you don’t want to do, stop ruminating over the past and future, and get out of your head by helping someone else less fortunate. Exercise gratitude to help combat self-pity. Meds are just a piece needed to obtain a healthy balance. Wishing you the best! 🌺🙂🌺