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I found out today that I am treatment resistant. I have tried a lot of medications over the years and nothing seems to work. I never realized that it meant I am resistant. I feel like there is no help as far as medication goes. I am on Lamictal which does work and Risperdone which makes me feel like a zombie all the time. I wanted to try and switch off the risperedone but now I don't know what I would go on. It's so depressing to know your options are limited. has anyone else had this problem ?

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susanv1994

Maybe medication is not the right answer. I know I wouldn't want to take a medication that made me feel like a zombie.

Sometimes we forget that how we feel is important and that if we are not finding the right answers for us; we are entitled to a second opinion. Many doctors or therapist forget that in medicine there are not cookie cutter answers. What worked for one person might not work for another.

Perhaps a different counselor or a behavior therapist could help. Psychology Today, an online professional magazine, has great resources to connect people with the right therapist. They have articles that explain how to find a good therapist. Maybe you can find help there: psychologytoday.com

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purl1 in reply to susanv1994

I don't think I could go off my meds. I get suicidal thoughts and I don't want to have that happen again. I think I could get off one of them at some point but not both.

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Kat63

I wish I could tell you something useful. Just know that I’m thinking of you and I hope you can find something to feel good about.

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purl1 in reply to Kat63

Thanks Kat, one day at a time right

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marheart

A Psych told me to push to outlast the resistance.

4 yrs later and trying all the meds available, I discover I have Cancer of the Gastro system. Body rejects anything foreign, including supps.

Now what do we do?

Anything topical out there? I use spray Rescue Remedy top and bottom of tongue when the anxiety is overwhelming. What else can be used as topical?

Heard heavy weighted blanket helps some people. Expensive and very warm in summer months.

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