I am currently taking the anti depressant Edranox and I find its not helping, I went to the Dr and he gave me a script for Zoloft...I am hesitant about going onto another medication because I have just started to help myself after just relying on the drug. I hate the term depression and I want to beat it, not just live with it. I am worried that going on a new medication will throw a spanner in the works...has anyone beaten depression through their own determination as well as medication?
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Yes, I beat depression. I used a combo of meds, cognitive behaviour therapy, exercise and I eat a balanced diet. I couldn't have beaten it and done the other things successfully without the medication. Medication isn't for life for most people. In my case once I found the right medication (and it's different for everyone) I was able to help myself more :) I took medication for 2 years and then took a very slow coming off the medication (this where some people go wrong because they stop taking it abruptly). I still have to be in watch for any symptoms but I can pick them up early now and take steps without medication, but if I needed them again I would go back on them. Depression is a life threatening problem, and should not be fooled around with.
I am currently taking mirtazapine and duloxetine. I've tried Zoloft, lovan, citalopram, sertraline, pristiq, lexapro and Valium. I've been on my current combination for about 9 months and I've gone from being unable to leave my bed, social anxiety and seriously suicidal to having it under control and going about my normal life. I guess my point is that medication affects everybody differently and it is important to persist as once you find the right combo for you it is AMAZING how much better you will feel. For me, I look at depression as a life long condition, eg diabetes. With the right diet, exercise, sleep and (sometimes) medication the condition can be controlled. I've learnt from my experiences that when I think I have "beaten" it and stop watching for early symptoms is when it hits me out of the blue and I have a massive crash. Everyone is different so maybe sheer determination could work for you but why not continue to help yourself and combine your efforts with medications that honestly work so much better and quicker than just exercise or diet alone. ***i hate the term depression as well ;)
Grow up, it's your ego that needs the constant reassurance here. It's made your standards so low.
I haven't walked in your shoes, I don't know what sort of damage you need to heal, but he is not your answer.
Get out.