Finding relief with depression meds

it all depneds on the type & dose u r on. some peeps have no reaction but idk someetimes it can make ur mood worse, like suicidal thoughts. talk to her about that. the meds change brain chem & heelp kick start stuff to make u feel better. stay vigilant over next month cus they take 2 weeks to work. good luck

ty welly irl tho

kk be careful if ur daughter goes on antidepressants cuz u gotta slowly get her off them. r u in the uk? exercise and cbd oil might help, also reishi mushrooms and magnesium supplements can work too. depends how bad it is & what the doc says but they put u on meds quick bc it helps but doesn't fix the prob. i'm still on mine after 3 yrs just starting to wean off now. good luck & always be kind

Thanks!

Same here

Hi,

I just wanted to say congratulations for taking care of someone important in your family. I think when you talk to the psychiatrist, they'll give your son whatever they feel is best based on their expertise.

Medicines usually take a while to start working, so it might be around 4-6 weeks before there's any noticeable change. Maybe just remember that medicaiton alone isn't enough for overall treatment. Combining it with some kind of therapy or counseling would be really helpful-ideally from someone who specializes in helping kids and teens.

There are a lot of resources online about what to expect during your first visit to the psychiatrist, which might be useful if this is new for you. I believe therapists, counselors, and psychologists often follow similar approaches too.

Wishing you both all the best on your journey towards feeling better.

Thanks a lot!! Maybe I'm juts saying, but it's really appreciated

I gtota tell you, after over 50 years of searching for an anti-depressant that actually works for me, it's like trying to catch a shadow in the wind-totally not happening. I mean, these medications just haven't clicked with my brain or body at all. So honestly, how much does hearing from someone like me help? You're probably already well aware that we're all unique snowflakes and react differently to stuff.

When you bring your kid to a psychiatrist, they spend less time talking to them than it takes for coffee to cool down. They barely get to know the child before deciding on which meds-maybe even more than one-to try out, like throwing darts in the dark without really knowing what will hit the bullseye. I don't think even psychiatrists have a solid grasp on how these medications wrok or if they'll actually help someone.

For years, it was believed that most of them boosted serotonin levels, but medical experts came along and busted that myth wide open. It's just my take though-my two cents in a sea full of opinions. At the end of the day, all I can do is hope for your child's well-being and agree with others who think therapy might be worth exploring. It's its own kind of tricky path to navigate, but it could make a big difference.

Same here! If those pills were a magic fix, we'd all be skipping around like it was the best day ever.

thx!!! ur input means a lot tbh

Honestly, putting teens on psych meds feels like such a last resort. A good therapist and loads of love, understanding, and validation-that's what they really need. You know, being a teen is tough enough as it is, and adding in medication seems like the start of a rough road ahead. Anyway, I just wanted to say-good luck with everything. It's funny though, my own life has been turned upside down by these meds. And here's another thing, by wek four they're already hooked. The way it works out where you see results after that time and then boom, dependency-it's a bit messed up when you think about how great that is for big pharma companies.