Yes! Meds can do this. It happened to me. I nearly followed through. Please get into the hospital now. It's really really important. I wouldn't be here now if I hadn't gotten a prescription change when I did.

Some medications can and do worsen depression and suicidal thoughts. Try Daliresp! Took it for one month at the therapeutic dose of 500mcg and was ready to execute my plan.......terrifying experience. quit taking the medication and waited for the half-life and almost felt completely better. Let me just say.......most Pharmacist will not speak with patients due to the possible liability, and most Doctors haven't a clue!

My experience is that meds may make you more motivated before they make you feel better making it more likely you will follow through with your suicidal thoughts. Remind yourself that these are just thoughts and that you have been well in the past and can be well in the future simply by taking care of yourself and getting the help you need.

@autumn2025 I’d like to check in with you. How are you feeling? Have you talked with a doctor or a your prescribing doctor?

Exhausting day for reasons outside of myself and immediate family.

I sent a message to my temporary prescriber and didn't get a clear answer probably because she doesn't know if the medication or my depression is causing the suicidal feelings.

Life goes on. I have too many things demanding my time and energy this week. I hope I don't get too overwhelmed this week - so much to do. I don't have time or energy to be depressed or anxious.

Yes, some medications can cause suicidal thoughts. Lamictal did not work for me either. Try and remember that today is all any of us have. Try and think about things you are grateful for, even just basic things. I have tried so many different anti-depressants over the years. I will say this, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary issue. Be sure and let your doctor know that you are having these thoughts. I am grateful you posted here. People need to hear what you have to say and we never know who we may be helping without even knowing it. Hang in there, just today!

Try Tryptophan, it's the only anti-depression med that helped me safely.

Because of a troubled home life I have often felt "less." Now many years have gone by. My husband passed away. So now there is deep depression and grief. I am alone - by choice. I am not good with people. Never have been. But there is something that I know in my gut. Drugs are not the answer. I do not take any. At this time I am 90 years old pushing 91. I am independent. I can and do look after myself and I can and do drive. My mind is clear. I can and do make my own decisions. Still depressed and grieving, but I repeat: Drugs are not the answer.

Suggest you look at their site and any other pictures and comments as they've had huge upgrades over the last ten years (maybe more?). We live 30 miles away in NJ and I've been looking at homes near there forever. Problem is it's in the wrong direction from our children and rest of family. Another positive is that it's close to medical providers from Philly to Wilmington area. Thanks for the blessing, never have enough of them. Take care... PS: planning a visit this Friday if the weather holds.

I never had thoughts of suicide until I started taking anti-depressants. They flick a switch in your brain that control inhibition, in other words nothing matters, and you don't care. I even become aggressive over trivial matters. I stopped and conservatively take medicinal cannabis oil.