When I remember to take my medication I'm fine but if I forget for a few days I get really bad depression. I'm going to dependent on medication for the rest of my life. 
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veganbunny
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I feel as though my medication doesn't really do much, but when I don't take it things often geta lot worse. I've been on meds for over 3 years now; can't imagine life without being on them. However, I think that you won't be on them forever, just for the time being. Its hard to remember to take them, but could you write a reminder somewhere you would see? As I live at home my mum nags me to take them, but now that I am moving out it will be up to me to remember. I'm here if you need to talk
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I am sorry to hear that. But, if you take your medication do you feel better? I know its not nice taking them, but if it helps then is it so bad?
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You are not alone in needing medication. I have accepted that I will probably be on meds for most of my days now, but at least your medication helps you? That is what to focus on; that they will help you get back on your feet. Life is so hard, but it is another help; taking them does not make you a bad or weak person at all.
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Its not a matter of getting back on my feet, its just how life always is and always will be.
I'm a bad person anyway so taking meds doesn't make any difference to me.
What difference does it really make? My life's not great either way so I might as well save money and stop taking them and give up on living.
As you can see I'm not looking for help but I do appreciate it so don't feel obliged to reply.
I'm a bad person anyway so taking meds doesn't make any difference to me.
What difference does it really make? My life's not great either way so I might as well save money and stop taking them and give up on living.
As you can see I'm not looking for help but I do appreciate it so don't feel obliged to reply.
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I am not on antidepression meds, none have worked for me yet, but I feel the same way about being dependent on my thyroid meds!
I get tired of having to remember to take them everyday. Then it pours onto vitamins, exercise, eating right. Darn it I just dont want to HAVE to take these drugs for the rest of my life! But if I dont my system will shut down and I will die. Life's not the best right now. Actually I'm really depressed even though other people say I should feel blessed for what I have!
Hang in there! I just imagine 50 years ago when they didn't have any of these meds, or options.
Thanks for the courage to post your feelings! I wouldnt be able to just start a post like that. You have helped me think about myself with your feelings! you have help me understand a bit that I'm not the only who feels that way. See, you arent a bad person!
Bless you!!
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Nice that I could help you but I wouldn't say I'm courageous, I just don't care what I say at this stage, I'm too angry with the world in general and a couple of specific people. Thanks anyway.
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TLB,
I understand your frustration and pain.
I once suffered from very severe depression and everyone always told me I'd be on meds my entire life. I always thought so too and I was quite discouraged, as you are, about the fact.
However, I have been off meds for over a year now and I feel great. It may seem impossible but do not give up....never give up on yourself.
I understand your frustration and pain.
I once suffered from very severe depression and everyone always told me I'd be on meds my entire life. I always thought so too and I was quite discouraged, as you are, about the fact.
However, I have been off meds for over a year now and I feel great. It may seem impossible but do not give up....never give up on yourself.
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I will be taking my meds for life, there is no hope of ever stopping them. I am an evil person without them.
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that exactly how i felt on my anti d's i hated the feeling and i dont blame you. you wont be on them the rest of you life altho it feels like that im off mine eventally and that who feeling will i bee a rotton person off them was scary but its timing and it could be a few months it could be a few years dont stress fully trust in god and everything will seeem beter. sweet heart honestly it seem like it will never end but it does.
depression is a chemical inbalance in your brain and the tablets sort that balance throug giving the corect balance and giving your mind the thought that it will work. just keep taking your tablets and keep talkin g to our doctor and honestly it will get better.
i used to find that if i didnt take one day id be a mess and i decided i was the "normal" when i took the tablets every day nd i liked feeling normal and i got to the stage where i did care if i had to take then everday i knew that one day i would be able to cut them down and then stop.
its a long prossece but keep with it.
depression is a chemical inbalance in your brain and the tablets sort that balance throug giving the corect balance and giving your mind the thought that it will work. just keep taking your tablets and keep talkin g to our doctor and honestly it will get better.
i used to find that if i didnt take one day id be a mess and i decided i was the "normal" when i took the tablets every day nd i liked feeling normal and i got to the stage where i did care if i had to take then everday i knew that one day i would be able to cut them down and then stop.
its a long prossece but keep with it.
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There will be no more suffering and pain in heaven. Do not give up, God is always there, waiting for you to turn to him. He longs to comfort and help you. Rest in Him , dear. Jesus says " come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and i will give you rest." Sending you a
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My meds are natural, I haven't been to a doctor.
I just don't see how I can ever stop taking them. Without them I become angry and hurt people that i thought I loved.
I just don't see how I can ever stop taking them. Without them I become angry and hurt people that i thought I loved.
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I've had the same thing that happens for me for my depression and diabetes. At least the medicine is there to help. Think of it that way.When I remember to take my medication I'm fine but if I forget for a few days I get really bad depression. I'm going to dependent on medication for the rest of my life.
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You may not take them for the rest of your life. Over ten years ago I became seriously ill with psychotic depression and had to be hospitilised. I was put on strong tablets for the psychosis and depression and told that I would have to come to terms with taking them for the rest of my life.
However, over time and with lots of prayer and counselling God has healed me of the psychosis and my depression has got significantly better. I am now only on the low dose of medication now. Yes it has been a long haul - but for a lot of that time I wasn't getting hardly any support. (and I wasn't a Christian). Things can sometimes improve in ways we can't foresee.
I'm not sure whether a chemical imbalance or whether circumstances led to your depression (forgive me if I've missed something) - I've found cognitive behavioural therapy really helpful and it didn't conflict with my beliefs as a Christian and my group leader at church advised me to continue with it. I just mention this incase its something that might be helpful too.
But if the depression is due to some chemical imbalance that can only be sorted out by medication for now, try not to see it as any kind of failure - plenty of people have to take medication to be well. Yes we are fearfully and wonderfully made and I think that our bodies are incredibly complex! Perhaps it might help to look at just how wonderfully your body is managing with everything else - it just needs a tiny amount of a chemical at the moment to help.
I just noticed too that without them you say you become angry and hurt people you love. Anger can be a difficult emotion to manage (well - I've certainly found it so!). If you do get in a situation where you feel angry perhaps it might help to acknowledge that before God and pray about it. I've found in my own life that anger can sometimes also be a sign that somethings needs sorting out with communication or boundaries in personal relationships. Years ago I read a secular book called A Woman In Your Own Right by Anne Dickson (I think that's right) about assertiveness which I found helpful.
You're not alone and I hope that you are feeling better soon. Feel free to pm me anytime.
God bless,
Shadowgem
However, over time and with lots of prayer and counselling God has healed me of the psychosis and my depression has got significantly better. I am now only on the low dose of medication now. Yes it has been a long haul - but for a lot of that time I wasn't getting hardly any support. (and I wasn't a Christian). Things can sometimes improve in ways we can't foresee.
I'm not sure whether a chemical imbalance or whether circumstances led to your depression (forgive me if I've missed something) - I've found cognitive behavioural therapy really helpful and it didn't conflict with my beliefs as a Christian and my group leader at church advised me to continue with it. I just mention this incase its something that might be helpful too.
But if the depression is due to some chemical imbalance that can only be sorted out by medication for now, try not to see it as any kind of failure - plenty of people have to take medication to be well. Yes we are fearfully and wonderfully made and I think that our bodies are incredibly complex! Perhaps it might help to look at just how wonderfully your body is managing with everything else - it just needs a tiny amount of a chemical at the moment to help.
I just noticed too that without them you say you become angry and hurt people you love. Anger can be a difficult emotion to manage (well - I've certainly found it so!). If you do get in a situation where you feel angry perhaps it might help to acknowledge that before God and pray about it. I've found in my own life that anger can sometimes also be a sign that somethings needs sorting out with communication or boundaries in personal relationships. Years ago I read a secular book called A Woman In Your Own Right by Anne Dickson (I think that's right) about assertiveness which I found helpful.
You're not alone and I hope that you are feeling better soon. Feel free to pm me anytime.
God bless,
Shadowgem
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To all those who say I won't have to take medication for the rest of my life, what happens? do you suddenly wake up one day and realise that you're cured?
Looking at how I behave without my meds there is no way that I will stop taking them if I want to have friends.
Looking at how I behave without my meds there is no way that I will stop taking them if I want to have friends.
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What do you mean your meds are natural, what kind of meds to you take? I am alot like you, and I just hate everyone sometimes. I can get angry at the drop of a hat. It blows. I have felt like giving up too. I do continue to fight through it and have not given up yet.
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Its just a supplement that I got from a pharmacy.
This is what I got on the main ingredient off the company's website:
L-Tyrosine Products containing this ingredient: bio-l'tyrosine, bio-thyroboost
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, important to the structure of almost all proteins in the body. It is also the precursor of several brain chemicals such as dopamine, adrenalin and noradrenalin, which are depleted by stress, overwork and certain drugs. Supplementing with L-Tyrosine can help replenish these brain chemicals, improving mental energy levels and mood. L-Tyrosine may also ease the adverse effects of environmental, psychosocial, and physical stress. L-Tyrosine can also help increase the production of thyroid hormones, which may help to increase energy levels for people with low thyroid function.
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