Why is it that no antidepressant is responding in my body? I have tried escitalopram, sertraline, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, clonazepam, zolpidem, ativan ,etc. But nothing has had significant response in my mind.
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The first 4 you mentioned are antidepressants belonging to ssris group. The next 4 are benzodiazepines for sleep with no antidepressant action. There is a protocol to treat depression first with ssris, if no improvement after 4 weeks a different group, if also no improvement then combination of antidepressants and if still no improvement then treatment protocol for resistant depression. So discuss in detail with an astute psychiatrist and get proper medications. Even after all this about 5 percent don't have any improvement too. Good luck to you.
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Dear lybrate-user, all antidepressants work at a certain dose and after 3-6 weeks of regular intake. Still it does not work, you need to take second opinion for the diagnosis. Probably you need therapy in addition.
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Hello, it is possible that the diagnosis is not correct and therefore the medicine is not correct. There are other issues which can lead to non-response. If you can tell your case in detail. I can help you out in assessment and proper treatment. It is also possible that you might need therapy sessions which can be ascertained only after a detailed evaluation.
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If none of the medication has worked, it is time for you to consider intense therapy. Medication alone will not suffice. 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.
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