The line

[pwood]

I'm really new to exploring this world of depression, I hid within my feelings for so long that I have quite a road ahead of me.

But as I research, definate medical tests for depression seem to be vacant.

I guess as I go down this road, just how do we tell the line between feelings that we have to just move past and conditions that require medicine.

I'm not against medicine in general, but my doctor today says its pretty much an experiment.


Is my doctor full of it, if not, then what ever came up with the knowledge for what medicine does?

I do not see how being a guinea pig is going to help my negative moods.

 

[AWorkInProgress]

I'm really new to exploring this world of depression, I hid within my feelings for so long that I have quite a road ahead of me.

But as I research, definate medical tests for depression seem to be vacant.

I guess as I go down this road, just how do we tell the line between feelings that we have to just move past and conditions that require medicine.

I'm not against medicine in general, but my doctor today says its pretty much an experiment.


Is my doctor full of it, if not, then what ever came up with the knowledge for what medicine does?

I do not see how being a guinea pig is going to help my negative moods.

What do you see in the mirror?

What do you think is causing the moods?

 

[.chrys.]

To be honest, each and every one of us has to experiment to see what will help and what won't. Your doctor's not any more "full of it" than any other doctor out there.

Experiments lead to results. But, because each of us is unique, we've each our own experiments to endure.

Hope this helps,
~Witness

 

[Akathist]

What medication works for each person is very very different. Your doctor will look at your symptoms and based upon that they make a very educated guess about what nuerotransmitters are being effected and that helps them select a medication. If that medication works, they found the right one.

However, sometimes a medication does not work that the doctor really believed would work. That may be because the problem is a combination of inbalances with many different neurotransmitters. Sometimes a second medication is needed, or sometimes a different medication is needed.

Some medications help the depression but have side effects that the doctor wants to avoid so they try other medications without those side effects first to see if they will work well enough so you don't have to have those side effects.

So, basically, it doesn't sound l like your doctor is "full of it" but is practicing normal medical procedures.

If your doctor feels you need medication, please take it exactly as prescribed. One of the problems with finding a medication that works is when someone isn't taking the full amount or is not taking it daily, etc but doesn't shar this information with the doctor.

Medication for depression can take up to six or even eight weeks before they take their full effect. Be patient and totally honest with your doctor in this process.

 

[drifter5]

i think that depression can be very complex. It can be brought on by a combination of factors. These can include : clinical depression, poor mental health, Spiritual issues, and emotional issues.

 

[Taylor43]

If you need meds do take them. Your doc is right it is Experimental but it has worked on many lives. So for me trust your doc. It may take time to find the right meds. But do keep intouch with your Doc. Do not give up and trust your doctor meds do help but it is hard to find the right one to work. I am praying for you

 

[stacii]

The medicine will definitely help your mood. And, if you do have issues that you need to work on and move past, taking the medicine will make you better prepared to address those problems. Sometimes when you are in the midst of depression you have this gloomy haze that makes you unable to properly assess your current situation. The medicine helps lift that haze and makes you much more able to clearly see and resolve your problems, if there even are any.