Inspite of taking anti depressants why do we experience depression. I have taken stalopam plus but still am experiencing depression.

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Hello friend, I can understand your concern. Be aware that medicine is just one part of the treatment for depression and it alone can't control depression or anxiety. Infact, anxiety or depression or stress are symptoms of emotional imbalance or feelings or negative thoughts. So its important to address the root cause than treating just symptoms. First take a counseling help to relook at your personal or professional problem like marriage or relationship or career issues which is causing you emotional disturbance. In parallel learn and practice certain relaxation techniques to cope with such thoughts temporarily. Also undergo psychotherapy or mindset change techniques, lifestyle changes, etc to control or mange or divert negative thoughts and feelings. It need to be holistic approach to come out of depression permanently. Be positive. You will be alright soon. Feel free to reach me online or through Lybrate chat for further assistance and suitable recommendations.

Senthilkumar L · Accepted Answer

Hello friend, I can understand your concern. Be aware that medicine is just one part of the treatment for depression and it alone can't control depression or anxiety. Infact, anxiety or depression or stress are symptoms of emotional imbalance or feelings or negative thoughts. So its important to address the root cause than treating just symptoms. First take a counseling help to relook at your personal or professional problem like marriage or relationship or career issues which is causing you emotional disturbance. In parallel learn and practice certain relaxation techniques to cope with such thoughts temporarily. Also undergo psychotherapy or mindset change techniques, lifestyle changes, etc to control or mange or divert negative thoughts and feelings. It need to be holistic approach to come out of depression permanently. Be positive. You will be alright soon. Feel free to reach me online or through Lybrate chat for further assistance and suitable recommendations.

Rashmi Navelkar · Answer

It depends on many factors. Sometimes the required dose may be more. Depending on your body metabolism. Secondly you should be regular with medications without skipping doses. Thirdly for antidepressants to show adequate effects it may take upto 2 weeks. If still no improvement then you may need additional antidepressant or a change of medications. You must consult your psychiatrist for detailed guidance and further treatment.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

Along with medicines try to relax yourself --
exercise. Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to combat stress. Take a few minutes to breathe in and out in slow, deep breaths.
Reduce your caffeine intake. Write it down. Chew gum. Spend time with friends and family. Laugh.
Massage.
Eat a healthy diet.
Pursue one hobbywalk in nature
meditation.
Yoga.
For more details you can consult me.

Saul Pereira · Answer

It is not sufficient to rely on medication alone. You need to make some adaptations to cope with your condition. You must go and meet with a counselor immediately and cooperate to your utmost. In the meantime please do the following sincerely because you could resolve the problem better with good cooperation: have a good night?s sleep, have a good breakfast of more proteins, meditate often, remain free of stress, eat a lot of fiber, nuts, avocado, exercise regularly, eat dark chocolate, do yoga meditation exercises, spend time in nature or gardening, etc. I suggest you do the opposite of what this depression makes you feel like doing (actually, not doing): you will need to fight this condition. You must become active; stay upright during the daylight time; meet people; never sleep during the day, wake up by 6 am every day, play some active games, especially contact games, do physical exercises, talk to people and join some social clubs, attend yoga classes etc. Watch sitcoms on tv or comedies and cheer yourself up. Go for excursions in groups, for outings, camps, conferences, and religious conventions. Get a pet dog and spend time training it, exercising it and relating to it. Expose yourself to some sunlight every day, at least, 30 minutes but not in the scorching heat. Whatever happens, please incorporate these three important adaptations in your life: always be responsible, be respectful, and be functional. If you did these three, lots of things will go well in life. Please pray and have faith in god to alleviate your sufferings. Don?t wait for others to help. Use your own motivation, which might be at its lowest, but persevere and win this battle. Above all to be really happy, you need to live in love and for love. Learn all about emotions and how to handle them and that will get you out of the depression rather easily and quickly. A counselor is there only to facilitate you, all the hard word must come from you, and your cooperation with that person is very critical for your success. Be positive every day and learn to be contented with what you have. Do some left brain exercises: it is the happy brain. Here are a few suggestions: shut your left nostril and breathe, move your eyes from right to left and vice versa for at least half a minute at a time, and do callisthenic exercises with some form of counting, regularly. Whatever happens please cooperate with the therapy and do not discontinue until the condition is completely resolved.

Kumar Kamble · Answer

May be the dose and duration of treatment have been insufficient. Also counseling session are also required for treatment of depression alongwith medicine.