Hi new on here 🙏

Hey @Daisy52 ,

Welcome to the forums. I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing some challenges at the moment.

With medication, there are so many different kinds out there. If one doesn't work for you, there may be others that are more suitable.

Have you spoken to your dr about these side effects? I can hear how concerned you are with some of the side effects.

It may take the trial and effort of a few meds. Personally, I tried at least 6 different meds before I got to the one that worked for me.

Do you have private health insurance? Would you consider an inpatient stay to 'get your meds sorted'?

Hi yes I would consider that I have private insurance but it’s on a tier that’s restricted so I’m not sure how much out of pocket costs are.

Hi Daisy.

I too suffer from MDD and anxiety so I do understand to a certain extent how you're feeling.

I had a bad bought of mental illness due to work related issues in my 20s and also in my mid 40s after a series of traumatic events. That was 4 years ago and things are better but I felt like you. I understand. I couldn't get out of bed or shower. I didn't think things would be this way forever but bit by bit, I slowly, step by step, could see some improvements as time went by. Thanks to friends, family, a great psychiatrist and getting on the right medication I improved.

Moving in with your daughter and starting anti depressants sounds like two great steps forward. I found that isolation and lonliness were entwined with my depression. Having company helped me a lot. I'm really hoping that this helps you too and with time, the antidepressants.

It's hard, really hard but you are worth it and you can get through this.

Regards, Archer7612

Hi @Archer7612, I just wanted to quickly pop by and welcome you to the forums

Its so great to read about how you're now able to look back at how far you've come by just taking it step by step. What a lovely message to be able to share here

It’s comforting to know I’m not alone and there are people like your self who have made progress and are doing better. You are truly an inspiration, it gives me hope I’ll make it through. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your story. It’s hard sometimes to ask for help. I am hoping the medication starts to work soon. I guess it works differently for everyone. Little steps ❤️

Hi Daisy 👋

Yes, medication does affect different people differently. It took a while for my doctors to get me onto the right medication for me. Quite a few seperate hospital visits and different psychiatrists. Got there in the end.

Do you have some support in place to help you, a good doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, mental health team as well as supportive friends and family? It all helps.

Hey @Daisy52 , the post above is for you from @Archer7612 🙂