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Diagnosed To Have Severe Depression. Medication Not Working. Recommendations?
My medication isn t working anymore. And it s expensive. I m only a student and it s hard to find a job especially with my schedule. I don t want my parents to keep paying for meds. My doctor says I have severe depression . I don t trust him and as much as I want to increase the dosage of my meds, I d much rather find a different way to deal with my condition.
I think you really need to talk to somebody you trust right away and the best people in the world who help you in difficult times are your parents who care very much for you even if you dont believe it.
I think you are a student and maybe its Ok for your parents to pay for the medicines for your medical condition .The brighter side of this is when you get alright you repay your parents back which i am sure they will very well appreciate.So just Chill and study well because thats what is expected from you for your better future.And hey dont increase your drugs without your docs opinion it might harm you dear.
Hello........
Thanks for your query. I understand your concern with non-response to medication. I would like you to appreciate the fact that treatment at this stage would be fruitful throughout your life considering you are young rather than developing a full blown depressive disorder that would hamper your life in long term.
We have a wide variety of antidepressants including SSRI, SNRI, TCA groups of antidepressants. You can discuss with your psychiatrist if you do not respond even after 6-8 weeks on a medication. Psychotheraapy techniques like CBT/cognitive behavioural therapy can also be considered. Wish you good health.
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Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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Diagnosed To Have Severe Depression. Medication Not Working. Recommendations?
Hi, I think you really need to talk to somebody you trust right away and the best people in the world who help you in difficult times are your parents who care very much for you even if you dont believe it. I think you are a student and maybe its Ok for your parents to pay for the medicines for your medical condition .The brighter side of this is when you get alright you repay your parents back which i am sure they will very well appreciate.So just Chill and study well because thats what is expected from you for your better future.And hey dont increase your drugs without your docs opinion it might harm you dear. Bye Take care.