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How do i address me feeling stuck with my depression med just not doing enough!?

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Talk to doctor: There r many antidepressants - response to them is individual. Yr doctor can make adjustments or switch u to a different med that may work better. Therapy is also helpful, often meds alone r not as effective as meds plus therapy. Find a therapist who encourages u to try new ways of doing things - acting yr way into feeling better is more effective than waiting 4 something to make u feel better.

Answered 4/2/2014

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Try other treatments: Unfortunately, depression meds only help about 2/3, so 1/3 of patients have little benefit. With the help of your doctor you can try a higher dose or diff. Med. Adding high doses of fish oil increases benefits of meds.There are many alternatives that can help: psychotherapy, exercise, meditation, dietary changes, homeopathy, acupuncture, transcranial magnetic stimulation, vitamins, herbs etc.See comment:.

Answered 4/16/2016

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

A combination of: Medication and psychotherapy is likely to give you a better outcome. Ask your doc for a referral to a mental health professional. Peace an good health.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Talk to your Doctor: Medications need 2 be adjusted. Tell your doctor that u do not feel the medication is doing enough. He can adjust the amount or change the medication. In addition, the best results 4 depression are actually the combination of psychotherapy with medication, so consider starting 2 talk with a psychologist about the issues in your life that are contributing 2 the depression. Let us know how u r doing.

Answered 4/2/2014

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