Depression

[sarah19]

Ive had depression for almost 3year and im only 19 they put me on Fluoxetine 20mg and i dont know whats wrong i cant just be sat watching tv and i will burst out crying i feel weak and fed up also very short tempered please help me??

[Suzie40]

How long have you been taking this medication? It can take a fair few weeks to start noticing any difference in the way we feel. If it's been a wee while, it might be that you need to increase your dose, or look at some sort of counselling or therapy to compliment the medication?

[ThemysciraDrive in reply to Suzie40]

Can't do anything but agree with Lucy's reply.

[Photogeek]

Hi Sarah sounds like you might need an increase in Meds. Medication is of course

Only part of what helps with Depression, there are lots of other things too. Talk therapy, or CBT or even lifestyle changes, improving your diet and excercise.

No medication alone is the answer as there is still a lot we have to do to help ourselves.

If you do all these, then you will have a better chance of improving how you feel,

Hope you feel a bit better soon.

Hannah

[Superman007]

Who are 'they?' Surely you talk to your medical team about what treatment would suit you best? Remember NHS means National Health SERVICE and they are there to tailor meet your needs!

[Skinneymac]

Hi Sarah,

I just read your message, it seems to me that you need to go back to your GP and tell them what is happening. I think you need to change tablets or change the dosage, but see them soon.

I don't know this medication but recently I was on a strong dose of steroids for 3 months. I did the same as you, the slightest thing and I ed burst into tears. Now I'm off them it's stopped.

So please see your Gp