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I'm based in Ireland but I guess we don't have the best resources for this type of issue so my GP referred me to this site for info on lowmood/depression/cbt/SSRI's. My GP thinks Cognitive Behavioural Therapy would be useful but with my mood at the moment doesn't think I'll engage very well so wants to put me on SSRI's first. I was put on anti-depressants as a teenager but I felt they made me worse and was taken off them after two weeks, I now realise that probably didn't help but I really want to get a sense of whether they do help? I'm not expecting miracles and know they will take some time but after all this can I expect any changes/improvements? Thanks in advance for any help/advice given.
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phyllis11904 katie46230
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deborah93854 katie46230
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Yes meds certainly help me. I think you shld definitely give them a try. I am on fluoxetine and have been for one and a half years. Everybody reacts to meds differently. Keep in touch and let us know how u get on.
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ellen40147 katie46230
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wayne1962 katie46230
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Hi Katie - sorry to read of your situation. The thing with meds is that everyone reacts differently. The med you were prescribed may not have been suitable for you. There are many meds available for depression/anxiety, and sometimes it can be a hit and miss affair. Also, the dosage may need adjusting. The initial effects of these types of meds takes time - anywhere between 3-6 weeks, perhaps more depending on the person and the illness. When the right med(s) are found, they will balance your mood and methods like CBT will be easier for you to negotiate. The right meds will improve your situation and it is worth the effort if nothing else has worked. You don't have to live a life in the shadows.
gill73026 katie46230
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I dont get on well with srri's but there are other things. People I have known seem to do reasonably well on cognitive therapy, so why not give it a go, nothing ventured nothing gained. if you dont do it you fail it you do do it you might fail but there is a chance you might succeed.
eddie56403 katie46230
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I'm also based in Ireland, I'm not so sure about our resources, I've been on different antidepressants(brands strengths etc) I never found them any good. My GP keeps telling me that they make you worse before you make progress! He also suggested seeking out a counselor as the pills work best with that sort of thing. I've never been good at talking about things but it might suit you
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