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Suggest Remedy For Depression

i have been diagnosed with chronic neurotic depression (dysthmia),,,i have been on zoloft for more than ten years, recently wellbutrin has been added as well,,,i feel these medications are no longer helping me as my depression has become increasingly worse and am more often than not have been thinking of suicide, not to the point that i have done anything to that end but it is starting to overwhelm my thought process and i am finding it difficult to manage my breakdowns where i cry most of the day or for no apparent reason,,,should i be trying different medications? if i mention this to my doctor about my thoughts of suicide will be be putting me in care?
posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
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Hi,

I read your query and can understand the distress you might be facing. Depression is a distressing disorder and such long duration can cause lots of suffering.

If your medications are not providing you relief and they have been given at a recommended dose and a recommended time, it is definitely worth trying some other drug. There are other options like venlafaxine, etc. In addition you can consider addition of cognitive behavior therapy together with medications.

You must talk to your psychiatrist regarding your current state including thoughts of suicide. Only then he will be able to help you better. Whatever decision he will take will be for the best of your interests.

Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.
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Suggest Remedy For Depression

Hi, I read your query and can understand the distress you might be facing. Depression is a distressing disorder and such long duration can cause lots of suffering. If your medications are not providing you relief and they have been given at a recommended dose and a recommended time, it is definitely worth trying some other drug. There are other options like venlafaxine, etc. In addition you can consider addition of cognitive behavior therapy together with medications. You must talk to your psychiatrist regarding your current state including thoughts of suicide. Only then he will be able to help you better. Whatever decision he will take will be for the best of your interests. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.