Natural remedies

[danzgrl]

Has anyone found natural remedies for depression? Currently on 3rd different antidepressant. Not feeling any better.

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How long are you giving your medications to work. Allow for at least five weeks for the drugs to work. It is not advisable to keep changing medications.

BOB

[SadMommy]

I don'y know if it's a placebo effect or timing, but Sam-E seems to have helped some.

[Booklover0219 in reply to SadMommy]

I like SAMe also. It seems to help me with mood and especially with pain.

[BetaTogetha]

It can be a slow transition, I agree with borderriever. Give it some time, but if you immediately/quickly don’t like the feel you get from your medication(within the first several weeks) then I definitely recommend seeing your doctor immediately and switching.

On a side note, do you keep a journal? Journaling a few minutes everyday could help you see any changes/trends.

In the end you know your mind/body best so trust your instincts and communicate with your doctor, and if your doctor isn’t responsive/addressing your concerns then get a different doctor.

I’ve had my own issues getting a specialist to listen to me, I had been with them for 6 years, but I ended up switching. Different doctors take different approaches, just don’t feel like your stuck with one opinion.

Best wishes,