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razza1987Casual Contributor
I have been on a new medication for four weeks from yesterday and it isn’t working. I don’t feel happy or sad I just feel empty. I am new to this forum. Lifeline recommended it to me tonight when I called them. I just want these meds to kick in 😞
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@razza1987 Hi razza1987 and welcome to Formland. Yes it is frustrating for the meds to kick in but speaking from experience it can take a long time for the full effects to take affect. This is where Google is your friend ... I would get online and find out a much about the medication as possible and if you are still not happy go back to your doc. Hang in there and agai welcome 😄
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Unknown userMember
Hey @razza1987,
Welcome to the forums. It sounds like a very hard time, being in limbo waiting for meds to kick in. Im glad that you are here and reaching out, I hope that you will find a network of support here while you wait this out.
Im wondering, other than the person managing your meds, do you have any other support right now, such as a psychologist?
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razza1987Casual Contributor
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