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help me im only 13 please

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alexLGBT
alexLGBT

i have seriously bad depression from gender identity problems i am currently on medication but it doesnt seem to be helping im currently on a full tablet of fluroxetine and i have been every day for the past 4 months does anyone have any tips or new meds that i should go on or if you just wanna say something nice go ahead i need it

thanks xx

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  • SLD35
    SLD35 alexLGBT

    Posted

    Hi Alex,

    Sorry to hear you're struggling ??

    I think it's fair to say that after 4 months it needs to be changed, either new dose it new medication. You should be feeling some benefit by now.

    Can you go back to doctor and tell them how you are feeling?

    Xxx

  • iris46
    iris46 alexLGBT

    Posted

    Just today my GP changed my meds because after 14 weeks the other one wasn't working for me. Sooo, the person to talk to is your doctor.....he/she has more advice to give you and will know which med to treat you with. I'm hoping that you have supportive and reassuring parents/caters around you too for support. Good luck

  • iris46
    iris46 alexLGBT

    Posted

    Forgot to say.....you would also benefit from some counselling for gender issues. Don't be afraid or ashamed to talk about it. Keeping it to yourself is making your depression worse

  • Wilb
    Wilb alexLGBT

    Posted

    Need to try a different medication!  Usually takes 4to 6 weeks when some improvement is seen! Talk to your doctor and seek therapy!
  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 alexLGBT

    Posted

    Oh alex...."gender identity" is not a problem. ;(

    It is who you are...

    Do you understand what gender identity is at your age? I'm just asking because I'm not sure if you have alot of confusion or if you are very aware of what is going on inside of your body and brain?

    Is it that you wish you were a female (for real with boobs and all...able to have children, etc)?

    Or

    Is it that you feel like you like men?

    I'm asking personal questions because pills are not going to change your inner purpose.  

    Actually if a person can do without pills all the better.

    Tell me a little more about how you feel and I will see if I can help sort things out or at least help you to have someone to talk to about it.

     

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