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Why can't I overcome depression?

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Why can't I overcome depression? I'm in therapy, take meds too.....

Over the past 2 years I've been on Lexapar, Wellburton, Zoloft. (excuse the spelling)

Past 11 months in therapy.

I know I had social anxiety my hole life, and believe depression followed 15 years ago.

I tried meditation, anxiety tapes. nothing helps.

Took action only 2 years ago seeking help through Dr.'s.

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The correct spelling for those two is Lexapro and Wellbutrin.

i am suffering from major depression myself, and once in a few years (like right now) it falls to the ground when i feel helpless. But I've been through that before, and I know you can overcome it - it's treatable. It's your mind overall, and there are magic ways to work with it. So just hang on, and your self-preservation instinct will guide you out of it. Everone has self-preservation instinct - and that's why depression sucks, because it's in conflict with it. but struggle, and you'll improve. believe me i know it's hard. but when i had ultimate solution in option in mind and refused it, .. back then, I was really happy about it because i've been through wonderful things in my life since then. So just hang on. E-mail me if you want to talk more.

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im not a big expert but try to change your environment. maybe that's where all the stress comes from.
What is the cause of your depression?

I was diagnoses with clinical depression and went into a study for a new medication.

The stuff I took beat my depression. Six moths after the study closed, I was told I was never on the stuff.

I realized I generated my own depression.

i analyzed my life and dropped those needs that caused depression.

I also got out into the sun more and started an exercise program (running laps)

I still get depressed (and am currently so) but my running (which releases endorphans) keeps it at bay
i no it sounds silly, but go for a walk, i hav suffered wiv depression for a while as well, and always find after a good long walk, nothing seems as bad. its to do wiv the chemicals that get pumped around after exercise. if you feel the med. ur on isnt working, go back to your doctor and tell him. remember, their there to help.so dont be afraid to keep going back. also, make sure you sleep well. sleep deprevasion is a form of torture, so if your havin troubl sleeping, also tell ur doctor. and remember, it does get better x
I've suffered from depression for many years. I am never totally free from it but it's bearable most of the time. Don't give up. Just keep on trying different medication and treatments until you feel better. Good luck!
if your doctor is aware of your unremitting depression they should be willing to continue treatment to include medications never tried before or combinations of those. If no help ou should seek perhaps a different psychiatrist or whatever type of doctor you have access to- to assure the diagnosis is correct as well.It's good to know you are trying and it seems you are persistent, which is good. Sometimes perhas the depression could be complicated by other issues. ou need to explore this with your therapist. Have you tried exercise like maybe if you can afford it, with a personal trainer or a class of exercise so you would need to go each time?
Can you function interms of working and taking basic care of yourself? Could you have a different personality than most? Could you need some different type of occupation?
Keep working at it. It can take years to climb out of this thing called depression.
try eating a balanced diet, cut out any junk foods, especially sugar which can cause "sugar blues", get enough sleep, exercise and take a good multi vitamin and/or vitamin B complex. Alcohol is a depressant and smoking wont help either.. Look after yourself and continue with the meds and councelling your doctor prescribes. Sometimes it takes awhile just to find the medication that works for you.
Good luck to you.