Does anyone have depression, anxiety, and is/are medicated for it?

[marzipanmermaid]

I'm asking because I'm taking the "big step" as my parents/friends have been calling it and finally going to the doctor this coming Tuesday in the hopes to have my now crippling depression and obsessive anxiety "treated." I'm nervous. More or less because I'm scared the medicine won't help me and that I'll be stuck back here, at square one. I've always had depression, but it was manageable. Some thing last Christmas triggered and set off something in my brain that brought back some really messed up things that I've repressed. Since then, I'm a mess... It's taking a toll on everything in my life and I just don't know what else to do.

5 more days. :/

I know it's not a big deal and it's notning to be scared of. Every time I try to talk to someone, they shut me down with that. That doesn't stop me from worrying.

 

[a potato]

It'll be fine. UuU

 

[Gracelia]

I know how that can feel. Your doctor will probably tell you this, but drug therapy (medicine) takes about 4-6 weeks for the 'best' results to take effect. You won't be on week 1 feeling better because it takes time, don't let this discourage you from going to your doctor. Your doctor should be supportive and willing to listen, they aren't here to judge you~! It's the biggest, most important and bravest step/decision you're making... seeking help for yourself.

You could also ask about counselling/therapy and see how that works too.. if that isn't helping, I would go with both drug therapy and counselling (a professional to hear your concerns, help you identify triggers, etc).

Best of luck. There is nothing to lose, only something to gain. You'll never know what can happen unless you take the first step!

 

[radical6]

i have depression but i dont take anything for it
my parents are really against anti depressants because they will just make me more suicidal and im already suicidal as it is
but yeah my therapist was like you shouldnt expect too high because when u actually take them ur expectations wont match and u will feel bad about it...but i think it will help you?
but i feel you my grades have been dropping because i dont care anymore tbh. like i honestly dont and if i could i would just skip everything. but im sure it will get better for you one day. good luck

 

[analytic]

got anxiety and I'm working through some long-term depression, but I stopped self harming a while ago and I'm proud of myself. I might take some medication soon, depends on what my therapist says.

 

[Piroshi]

I have pretty bad anxiety but I don't take medication for it even though I should. I do know that it can take a while for it to start working and it can take even longer for you to find the right medication, so even if it doesn't work at first don't give up. I know a lot of people who have depression and continue to suffer from it because they tried something once and it didn't work so they just gave up. Keep trying, even if it takes a while.

 

[Beary]

I have anxiety, and the medication helped me a lot. My life is almost normal now. c:

 

[Sir Takoya]

I don't need any and no one's ever noticed. I'm not so stupid to go too far as to perform self harm, but sometimes I feel horrible for no reason at all.

 

[MrPicklez]

Depression is 10x worse when you have ADHD. I'm a manic depressive with PTSD and high levels of anxiety. Been on countless different antidepressants from Zoloft(Made it difficult to ejaculate so they took me off of it lol), Citalopram(Made me feel even worse/made me feel suicidal all the time so they took me off of it), currently on Lexapro and it makes days feel faaaantastic. Haha. Also take Ambien to sleep every night because if I don't take it, I won't sleep. At all. Not to mention I'm on Adderall XR for my ADHD.

So many narcotics,

Good thing you're getting it in check fast. I was hospitalized twice from overdosing when I wanted to kill myself. One of those times ended me up in a stress center(Rehab basically) where I met a bunch of wonderful people who helped me a lot. Good luck, friend <3

 

[Zeiro]

I used to take medication for my PTSD.

 

[Jake]

i have to take medication for depression but i dont like taking it so i never really do unless people are watching me, usually i just throw it out - that **** ****s u up

 

[Zakarri]

You need to realize it's going to be a slow process at first. The drugs will take time to kick in and your body will need time to adjust. I take mood stabilizers for my bipolar disorder, so I'm speaking from experience. With my drugs I'm me. Stable, funny, happy, and a giant goof. Without them I'm this ugly person who bounces between mania and depression, and it gets strenuous for me and my relationships. I was lucky to have a great friend by my side last time I got bad and he saved me from myself. They can definitely work, you just need to let them.

Just once you start, you can't stop. I've made that mistake, whether it was by me not thinking I should be dependent on them or not being able to get them, and it really hurts. Your body needs them consistently, and if you don't take them consistently, they won't work.

Good luck to you, I wholeheartedly hope your situation gets better. You took that first step, and you're getting the help you need. I might not really know you, but I'm proud of you, haha. If you need help or advice or need to talk or something, I could always lend an ear.

 

[Finnian]

Oh geez.
I'm prescribed prozac, lithium, burspar, xanax, tramadol, oxycodone (I have a brain tumor, benign, causes a LOT of pain, as well as fibromyalgia. I'm legitimately working from home for a reason.)

The lithium is for people who keep trying to kill themselves. For a while there, I was in and out of the mental ward for months.
It kinda chills you out. It makes me feel almost nothing. Which is okay sometimes.
We have a HUGE history of depression and anxiety in my family.

And a lot more than don't pertain to depression or anxiety.
I use to take all of them before I met my fiance, but now I just take my xanax, tramadol, and oxycodone.
I should start taking the other stuff though. I'm starting to get to depressed to get out of bed again and I barely shower.
Geez.
I've been like this since i was literally like 5. I used to think how cool it would be if I could just die. >.>
Drawing helps too though.

 

[Bowie]

Well, I get pretty bad anxiety from time to time.

 

[orangepeanut]

I used to take medication for my PTSD.

Me too. The crap they put me on was really expensive and messed me up even further (the side-effects of Abilify still kick in every now and then!). No more medication ever.

 

[xinggan]

Meds work for some people, and for others, it wreaks absolute havoc. I've always been against it myself - just don't like the thought of putting something potentially dangerous into my body when I'm already feeling ****ty enough as is.

 

[Khreno]

I was prescribed an inhaler for my anxiety whenever I feel panicky, however it only made it worse, so I stopped using it. Since then cutting back on the caffeine and taking Melatonin before bed has seemed to helped. Talking to supportive people about how you're feeling, or taking walks or a quick run when you start to get anxiety also help quite a bit. Sorry to hear about that but good luck c: !

 

[Goth]

i don't n any of that so i don't know but good luck... you know i feel like i am a oddball out because some of my friends have that how can you get depressed when life is so intresting and happy learning and trying new things everyday

 

[Lauren]

Yes I have depression and have been medicated. I also suffer with anxiety issues and panic attacks. I stopped taking my medication before I went to university as I didn't want to be on them anymore. I get very down but I try to control it! It's very hard. I'm rarely happy but will plaster a fake smile to avoid questions.

 

[Goth]

anxiety i don't have but its not as bad as depression h would you want to kill yourself its a medical condition not a disease