Posted by jjjaspar on September 1, 2008, at 11:29:16
In reply to Re: feel depressed, still im on 3 meds, why ???, posted by aussie_jon on August 23, 2008, at 3:14:51
> feel depressed, still im on 3 meds, why ???
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> Ativan 2.5 mg for sleep
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> Abilify 10 mg
> Sulpiride 200 mg twice a day
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> when is this gona end?
>The benzodiazapine, ativan, for sleep is not something I would keep up, yet sleep is definitely a critical component. Sleep disorders can cause symptoms of depression, and depression can cause symptoms of sleep disorders.
So I would ask exactly what you are asking... WHY? What is it that is not being addressed. As others pointed out--where is the antidepressant? But maybe you cannot take one. Can you take nutritional supplements to help boost your seotonin levels? What about hormones? How are the levels of your thyroid hormone, cortisol, sex hormones, etc.? And what about the sleep? Do you have good sleep hygiene? Have you had a sleep study? Do you get regular exercise? And allergies and diet? Have any issues there been addressed?
I am not asking these questions for an answer from you. I am just bringing up questions you might consider yourself.
I have a child who was diagnosed with "depression" and things just escalated and escalated from there. Many of those questions were NOT asked by the doctors, and issues were not adressed. Sometimes no amount of psychotropic medications alone will be enough without other underlying or comorbid issues being addressed.
-Jaspar
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