I dont know how to change my life

I dont enjoy anything anymore. I just feel numb. I was on anxiety and depression medicine for over a year but after trying 3 different kinds and different milligrams the results were still the same. I felt drugged and exhausted 24/7.

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I'm sorry, that must be so hard. 😔

[designguy]

It can be really frustrating dealing with meds and trying to find one that works for you. Usually it's a real trial and error process. I tried various different meds for a number of years without success and a few years ago I did a psychopharmacological test that used my dna to determine which meds were best suited for me genetically. My test was from Genesight and was paid for by my insurance. It showed that none of the meds I had tried before were right for me, I started on one it recommended and it has worked well for me.

[Hidden in reply to designguy]

This is interesting, I have never heard of such a test.

[designguy in reply to Hidden]

It's relatively new which is why I like to mention it to people who might benefit from it. Supposedly I psychiatrist should be able to determine which med will work for you but there are so many meds and different kinds of meds anymore that makes it more difficult and mine never did prescribe one that worked except for Klonopin which is a benzo that they don't want you to take very long anyway. The test helps take a lot of the guess work out of the process.

[Hidden in reply to designguy]

Thank-you for the reply designguy. I don't take meds and if in the future I were to make the decision to take them then this would definitely be a question I would ask my doctor. Right now I am working on cleaning up my diet because I believe that what we eat plays a very important role in how we feel both mentally and physically.

[designguy in reply to Hidden]

Good for you ella, that's a great way to go. There is a good book available: "The anti-anxiety food solution" by Trudy Scott that has a lot of good info about diet and natural approaches to anxiety/depression. You might also make sure your hormones, thyroid and adrenals are functioning properly, they can contribute to or cause anxiety/depression if not.

[Hidden in reply to designguy]

Once again thank-you designguy I appreciate the advice.

[samack]

I know exactly what you are going through. It feels so hopeless. I finally found meds that work ok enough. I did it the l-o-n-g way because I didn't know about DNA test. Hang in.

[Sueislove]

Totally can relate too ! I’m on Wellbutrin 450 mg and it barely touches the depression but this one at least doesn’t give me side effects so for now that’s what I’m doing . Every day is so hard some days I’m up and doing some things some stay in bed like today ! I am working with my counselor every Monday and just nothing seems to improve my situation so my heart goes out to you as well praying it gets better soon for you!💝

[Moonira]

I understand you 100%. Last year I went through hell with depression and anxiety. I went through the whole trial and error business with medications . I am now on 2, zoloft for depression and Busisporone for my GAD. I do feel medicated, tired and don't cry although normally in x situation I would. I was physically and mentally exhausted from the depression and horrible anxiety but can't say I'm back to being ME again. It's like now that I feel better I'm afraid of slipping again into ďepression. Let's say the Serenity .....I am learning to live ONE day at a time slowly but surely. I am learning to accept that I am an anxious person who will probably have periods of depression for the rest of my life. My psychiatrist not only prescribed medication but has asked that I learn to meditate 3 times daily, He works at a university hospital that is connected to research and has told me that they can now actually view anatomical variations in the brain before and after meditation. So now I'm going on and on....so LonesomeSoul...now you know me a little more and know that you ARE NOT ALONE. God bless and have a good day....one moment, one hour at a time.......let's finish off with a nice slow deep abdominal breath........💫👏💫🌞🌈🌻🦋

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Thank you

[1947treble]

I take medication for both mental health and tardive dyskinesia. For like 2 years or longer my meds were really heavy. I went to the hospital a few weeks back because one got so high it overdosed me. My meds got adjusted to a lighter regimen, and it's like I'm in a whole new world. I can concentrate enough to read and study- which I loved but hadn't been able to do for a very long time. I can pay attention to conversations and podcasts- also hadn't been able to do. I was over medicated for like a five year span in the past and it was like I gradually slipped away from the world. It drives me crazy that health professionals aren't more careful about this. Over medication can drop quality of life like a cinder block. I would recommend having a long talk about it with any med provider, I wish I had. As for being numb I struggle with that too and I had to overcome it gradually. I tried to conjure up interest in the things that used to matter to me little by little. Music and short videos or podcasts that was powerful enough to affect me at least somewhat was a good place to start. I also had to "fake it" for a while and put energy toward activities or projects that I knew I'd like if I were my usual self, even though in my current state they didn't appeal to me all that much. I began with what required the least effort on my part (like listening or at least putting on music) and then once I began to care about that a little bit, built up from there (doing something more frequently or expanding with something similar). If still heavily medicated it may be worth a shot to delay taking meds by an hour or so, and trying to see if in that hour energy and interest is any higher than usual. Of course, consult with any professionals you may be working with about these problems, but please don't give up on an enriching and active life altogether because of how you've been feeling. I almost did, and I'm glad I fought it or I'd still be laying in bed in a grey world.

[Moonira in reply to 1947treble]

Thank you 1947treble. So many things I can relate to.......have a wonderful day. Sending 🤗

[Marysblue]

Have you heard of Deplin, Its lmethyfolate MHTR. I get mine on Amazon. Genetic mutation in some that have depression and can't absorb folate.