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Originally posted by Carmen
[B]I have an appt with the Psych doc on the 23rd, but I don't want to change medications. It was hard enough getting used to this one. I've been on it for awhile too, and I know that meds can stop working. It helps for sleep though, and I need that. When I started on meds I had been through a bad breakdown and didn't sleep for six weeks. The one they have me on is very helpful for that, and I would be afraid if they changed it that I would go through that sleeplessnes again. Also, I have problems in my marriage, which doesn't help.
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Hi Carmen...
There are so many medications avaliable for depression and the important thing to remember is that some work for others while others don't work for some. In other words, your psychiatrist will need to know what is good about the medicine you are on and what is not helping.
I've been on 12 different types of anti-depressants. After time, I am now stable on the one that helps keep my mood in check and is safe for me. It may not be right for you, however.
The only thing that anyone who has taken these medications can offer is to seek the attention of your MD, which you are doing. However, and I'm sure that some may have said this to you, medicine doesn't cure depression. It helps. You need to take an active role in your mental health and be your own advocate.
Good Luck and Welcome to Sober Recovery!