I've been feeling very depressed with intense suicidal thoughts since February. My doctor just changed my anti-depressant from Pristiq to Wellbutrin. Unfortunately I'm still not feeling any better. I still have intense suicidal thoughts that I think may lead to me acting on them. I really don't know what else I can do. I'd like to continue with school in the fall but not if I'm still feeling this way. I'm giving thought to having ect treatments again but I don't know. I hate the hospital.
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Hi Paul:
I wonder that your doctor hasn't moved you to a more modern antidepressant. Also, when you switch medications is a very delicate time, but in a few weeks the new antidepressant will kick in and things will be better. In the meantime, maybe ask your doctor for something to help you short-term.
I believe ECT works very well for awhile, but it is pretty drastic stuff. The effects also wear off in time. I got shocked for a very different reason (defibrillator), but I noticed that my mood lightened dramatically for a few months afterwards. So yes, versus the idea of suicide, that is a possibility but I would talk to your doctor first.
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I wonder that your doctor hasn't moved you to a more modern antidepressant. Also, when you switch medications is a very delicate time, but in a few weeks the new antidepressant will kick in and things will be better. In the meantime, maybe ask your doctor for something to help you short-term.
I believe ECT works very well for awhile, but it is pretty drastic stuff. The effects also wear off in time. I got shocked for a very different reason (defibrillator), but I noticed that my mood lightened dramatically for a few months afterwards. So yes, versus the idea of suicide, that is a possibility but I would talk to your doctor first.
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I'm sorry you are struggling with this brother, it's horrible when those feelings seem overwhelming. I agree with Robert, it takes time for new meds to start working, give it a few weeks. Do you have any strategies to deal with the thoughts when they are strong? Please find a safe place or person, or go to the hospital when you need to. I know that it isn't much fun being in hospital, but if it keeps you safe until things are more stable, then it's worth putting up with it. 
Praying for you
Praying for you
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It takes a lot to cross the border between life and death by will alone. And I pray that uncrossable barriers will be placed between you and death. Hope you will get better soon. Grab anything that can lift you up, and don't deny yourself it.
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Whenever you have strong impulses please call your doctor or a hotline. If the medication you are on isn't working then the dose may need to be increased or another one can be tried. God loves you, trust in him and keep visiting and talking with that doctor and things will get better.
God Bless, I'll pray for you.
God Bless, I'll pray for you.
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