Hi, Carol;
Glad you posted before doing anything rash.
I know it's stressful when you feel like you're not getting anywhere. I'm so sorry.
But, Judith is right when she says you should discuss this with your doc. There are many different meds out there, and if one isn't working, you need to try another, not just keep suffering! I went through a few before I found one that works. And I also had to try a few different doses of the med I'm on to find what was good for me. Ironically, I had to go *down* in mg dosage, not up, cuz, I"m so sensative to meds! LOL!
Also, some people do fine on a drug for a while, then it has a *poop out* effect. Sometimes, that means you need to change the drug you're on. Other times, if you're being treated for depression, it *can* mean that you are really bipolar! Therefor, you're not getting the proper treatment for the condition you have.
See how complicated it can get?
That is the reason you should see a pdoc for evaluation and treatment. After you're set up with a proper diagnoses and settled on a treatment plan, including meds where you're stabilized and counseling, (if needed, and I would suggest as it's so helpful, at least in the beginning), then you can return to your regular physician for on going treatment.
I wish you well. Please don't fall prey to the addictive voice in your head. It's lying to you. Drugs will not make your life better. Not at all.
Effective treatment will
Shalom!