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drug-resistant depression (DRD)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jul 24, 2018 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
Hi DRD,
I can understand your situation as I've done a lot of research on medicines, etc, and how the meds treat different types of mental illnesses. Since I have no idea what your diagnosis might be, it is difficult to discuss treatment options. I have bi-polar 1, and I've tried to play doctor and treat myself. I would research different drugs and then discuss the drugs with my Doctor and most of the time he would change my meds. and then I would find myself in a worse situation. My Doctor had recommended a mood stabilizer sometime ago, and I nixed that idea due to the stigma of taking that type of drug. I finally found myself in a psych hospital and feeling suicidal. I decided to quit playing Doctor and listen to my Doctor. My Doctor prescribed a lesser dose of antidepressants and added the mood stabilizer. I have responded to this medicine and haven't experienced the highs and/or lows that had filled my life for so many years. I hope you can find a solution that works for you.
charlie75
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@charlie75 Hi there. I am about to set out on a journey next week to try to help my daughter who is also bi-polar 1. We are still trying to figure out wjat meds will work. A friend of mine who also has this said she takes Trintellix and klonopin. I know that what works for one person may not work for another, but I am trying to put together some possibilities. May I ask what you take?
@godsgirl1969 Hello. I have a daughter that feels the same way you do. I am trying to get her better help. It breaks my heart that anybody feels like this. I hope you can find something that can help you. Don't ever give up, and keep researching. Keep an eye out for new treatments i.e. magnetic resonance therapy. Visit the NIH website or Mayo Clinic, and punch in key words to learn more about what is trending in mental health. Sending you a big hug.
Have you considered looking into Genetic Testing for Psychotropic Medications and also Cognitive Behaviour Therapy? I would try those.
Best wishes
Ainsleigh
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Hi Charlie75, thank you for sharing, I too have done a lot of research on different meds. I have been to a hand full of Dr.s and none of them have even mentioned taking more then one med. they really seem to be baffled and say basically they don't know what else to do.
I finally got a counselor and it helps somewhat. I always think I'm the only one and I have days where I feel like dying I don't want to feel this way anymore or put it on my family, it's not fair to them 🙁 I feel like my only purpose here is to just breath....