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What Medicine Can Get Me Out Of Depression Which Iam Suffering From Past 3 Years ?
I am currently on 60mg Paxil daily and 4mg Klonopin to help control depression and anxiety . I have been on this regimen almost 3 years. I feel it is not enough...I still have bouts of depression, where I won t get out of bed for a day or two. I have been unemployed for 9 months w/o much motivation to get the ball rolling. Out of work = out of insurance = out of money. Any options? Any advice? Not suicidal. I just need something to help motivate me.
Sun, 3 Jul 2011
User's Response
Dr. Puneet Vir Singh,
Diabetologist's Response
Diabetologist's Response
Hi Eric
Welcome to HealthcareMagic
You are already taking high doses of medication.
I understand your condition and problem. You can go for 3 choices.
1. Psychotherapy
2.Adjuvant or alternate medication which are superior in efficacy .
3. Continue same treatment which will be valid in psychotherapy also like CBT.
You can always contact me anytime at my email or give me a call whenever things go out of control.
I will try my best to help you.
Thanks!
Good Luck!
Welcome to HealthcareMagic
You are already taking high doses of medication.
I understand your condition and problem. You can go for 3 choices.
1. Psychotherapy
2.Adjuvant or alternate medication which are superior in efficacy .
3. Continue same treatment which will be valid in psychotherapy also like CBT.
You can always contact me anytime at my email or give me a call whenever things go out of control.
I will try my best to help you.
Thanks!
Good Luck!
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Hello Eric,
If you are on your current medication for last 3 years and if you feel there is no significant improvement, then a change of medicine or addition of 'augmenting agent' (medicined used to enhance the effect of primary medicine) can be tried. Discuss this with your psychiatrist.
Lack of motivation can be a problem (as you mentioned), but at some point of time, it becomes necessary to force yourself into doing something productive. Even a minor change like playing some game or physical exercise can help you in the long run.
Regarding the cost factor, you can try consulting psychiatrist for a single time and then follow up with your GP as usual. You should understand that there is no replacement for consultation in person. All the best.
If you are on your current medication for last 3 years and if you feel there is no significant improvement, then a change of medicine or addition of 'augmenting agent' (medicined used to enhance the effect of primary medicine) can be tried. Discuss this with your psychiatrist.
Lack of motivation can be a problem (as you mentioned), but at some point of time, it becomes necessary to force yourself into doing something productive. Even a minor change like playing some game or physical exercise can help you in the long run.
Regarding the cost factor, you can try consulting psychiatrist for a single time and then follow up with your GP as usual. You should understand that there is no replacement for consultation in person. All the best.
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