IS there any over the counter meds for depression that i can take that will work???
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I don't know of any OTC products that actually work. You might try to go to the website of the drug company that makes your prescribed drug and see if they can help you with lower expenses for your medication. Drug companies will often help those on a lower income and/or no insurance. It's worth a try. If you have trouble finding the site contact me with the company name and address. I will help you try to find it.\n\nThis is the best help I know to give you at this time. I hope it helps.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry\n\nPS: I am bipolar.
1100664
Yes, you should see a therapist. You do know why you're depressed and who wouldn't be with that list. There are community places that will see you on the basis of what you can pay. Get help.
562326
Get a purpose in life - eg. a job you enjoy, take relaxing walks in the nearby areas, or make friends...\n\nIf you are unable to get over the depression, you might benefit from seeing a psychologist: sometimes depression originates from chemical imbalance in the brain, which can't be helped by anything but medications. It is not a sign of weakness to see a professional before it's too late!
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With a psychaitrist and medication. Medication was like a miracle. Within a few weeks I was happy and content and could deal with anything and especially the cause of my depression.\nIt's really hard to get over this alone. The problem is that your mind is playing tricks on you, and you have unbalanced chemistry in your brain. Medication helps balance that out. \nThe medicine that they have today is incredibly good, and works really well.
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Find a new therapist who will help you and not just fill you full of pills!  \n\nAlso, try working out at the gym - that should help with self-esteem, make you feel less tired, increase your sex drive, and increase your motivation.  Research has shown that just 30 minutes of exercise can be more effective than an anti-depressant.  If you are doing both then maybe things will start to look up!
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There are alot of different kinds and brand names of medications that treat depression.  If Lexapro works for you, then use it.  If it doesn't, then your doctor can prescribe something else.  It can be a long process to see what med works best for you as it takes awhile for the med to get into your system.  On the other hand, you may be lucky and the very first med you try may be the best one for you.  Only you and your doctor can make that decision. I would not go on someone else's opinion ( i.e. the local "street" doctor or friend) because each person's body chemistry is different.  If the Lexapro works, then don't fix it!!
749674
It depends on a whole lot of things such as stress, worry, new situations, etc. I wouldn't go and get medicine for it as this depression could be just a brief "growing up" phase. Things will get better, I promise, just talk to someone you trust and hash things out with them.
726637
Try Wellbutrin XL, got of the other Zoloft b/c of the same thing, and the new med works good. Just keep an eye on it and switch slowly, reducing one while adding the other.
1088378
sounds like anxiety and depression see a Dr the meds out there today work wonders!
489856
Activity - stay out of the bed, talk to a trusted friend.  Do not dwell on the probleml make do-able plans for your life and do one of them everyday.\n\nFor example you may want to take a course, call the school and get costs. Each day do something even the smallest thing.  But you must do something.  \n\nSometimes you may need medication to get ot of it, because the serotonin level in your brain can drop low enough and you will not get out of depression by yourself.
1055378
don't ever give up! there is ALWAYS a better day in the future. exercise really helps to ease depression. you wouldnt think of it, but just a daily walk or jog outside will help you.
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You need to get out and do something...anything.  You may need medications to help with the depression, but go out and volunteer somewhere.   Help somebody else.  For me, and others I know, it is the best way to forget about your problems and do something that will make you feel good about yourself.  I don't know about your friends and family, but you should get involved with them or join a church or some social group so that you get out of your own little world and stop pitying yourself.  I am sorry that you are feeling so alone and depressed, but you need to do something about it, not just wallow in it.  Blessings.
435095
If you is on Effexor you is getting help for depression. Go back to your GP and tell him/her what you wrote here and they will get you PROPER help
1006057
As first answer. Depression is better talked over with a doctor and your family. Good luck.
394848
One thing that I have found that works for me is to focus on other people. Do you know someone that it would brighten their day to get a phone call or go for an ice cream? Do you have time to volunteer somewhere? The more that you focus on your depression, the worse it will get. Also, you should talk to your doctor. There is no "one thing" that will work by itself. It takes a combination of things. Sometimes meds and a change of pace. Make a list of all the things you are (ie: daughter/son, wife/husband, but then go on to include things that only you know you are, like if you write poetry-then you're a poet.) Read over this list everyday, more than once a day if it helps. Make a list of the things you are good at. Do the same thing. Read it. Just remember, if you get to the point of feeling like you are going to end it all, call someone! There should be a 1-800 # in your phone book under crisis prevention. Maybe sign a contract with someone close that if you get to that point, you will call them first.\nI wish you well.
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Doesn't sound like you need Ritalin, maybe you could try some St John's Wort which is a herbal anti depressant and if that doesn't work then go to your docs and see what they suggest. Ritalin is mainly prescribed for ADHD not for depression, which it sounds like you have.
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i've battled bouts of depression for years.this weekend i figured out that i probably should live in a warm climate in the winter, because from the holidays until the weather starts getting warm i just hate everything.   it took years to figure this out.  but sit down and try and feel why you are so down.  if it's not because of what is going on in your life, it could be something chemically going on in your brain.  and there are meds to help that.  just tell your doctor .  i know my doc gave me a couple of books to read about life,etc. and a prescription.  i analyzed myself and i think i know what the problem is now.  next step is what can i do about it.?  as much as i'd like to i can't go to florida every winter.  but i can make it a goal for myself.  please talk to your doctor.  especially if something is going on in your life.  doctors don't judge you.  they are there to help you.