6 months off of hydro and still depressed

[katrae]

hey guys ive been clean from hydro for 6 months now and still really depressed...i went to my doc and she talked me into taking zoloft but im really scared to take them becuz i dont want to go thru withdrawels from those too....i can handle the immediate symptoms its the depression i cant handle....i dont know where to even start to look for help with this mental issue....therapists r so expensive....please help and give me some insight on how long this will last...thank u:}

[theirmommie72]

my 2 cents.  anti-D's are good and they worked for me.  the only one i would never try again and suggest you stay away from is Effexor.  the w/d's were so horrible i almost killed myself.  i was opening up the capsules and was counting the spheres inside to taper.  it was horrible.  not sure about zoloft but i was on celexa for a long time and came off of that with a quick taper no problem.  just do some research and find out which one is best for you and don't be afraid to ask for it.  if i go on another one it will be celexa.  i wish you the best of luck in getting better.  do what you have to do to just feel better.  

[gnarly_1]

HI After waiting 6mo to get better I think your doctor is right on with the zoloft its a good antidepressant my phyic dr rule is 90 days....if your not better treat it I suffer bipolar also so its a juggling act my body will only tolerate small amounts of them for very short periods of time otherwise they send me into a mania im glad I got a good phyic doctor she keeps me stable but depression is nothing to mess with it can cause you to use again zoloft is safe dont worrie about going on it and it dosent have to be forever good luck and God bless.....Gnarly  

[lulu747]

I think patience is the key and surrounding yourself with as much support as possible...Sending you prayers....Lu

[Jimmy1975]

I know all about that . I was told by a doctor once that in can take a year or more for your mind to heal dependig on the amount of abuse .. Hang in there it will fade away I promise !  Jimmy

[katrae]

thank u evryone....i have tried the na and didnt feel like it helped...i am trying to excersize but havnt noticed any difference...im only on day 6 of the zoloft but i battle with the is this going to help or hurt me. my doc told me i would get motivatyed to do some things bfor the i see the depression lift so i know i just need to quit worring:/ and just give it some time. it is just so frustrating becuz all the docs ive talked to dont really know anything about the side effects of coming off of opiates or anything about paws...ive really found out all i have on the web...i know it would relieve my mind if i could find a doc with knowledge of all this but i know there is not really any gaurantee about how long any of this will last. thank u for all the feedback. this is the only place i have found any..i really just need some friends...im married with 2 kids with autism that im trying to homeschool..we dont get out much and if we did i dont even know where we would go...this is the state of mind i am in..dont know where to go or what to do about anything...im even questioning things like if Gods real and i really know He is but now when i think about anything spiritial i get all depressed and fear death...is this normal???? anyway thank u again for listening:}

[ricart70]

antidepressant withdrawal is nothing compared to opiate withdrawal.My w/d symptoms off  antidepressant zoloft was like a few different really light physical synptoms mainly a slight ringing in the ears. Like was said above exercise is very important.great job on getting off the pills.

[lulu747]

Happy New Year and congratulations on 8 months!  I can't answer your questions about depression/antidepressants but I know many who have battled with it.  Are you in aftercare NA/AA?  Are you exercising?  Taking vitamins?  I know therapy is expensive but support groups are free and others act as mirrors and help us figure our issues out.  I know it isn't for everyone but it sounds like you need some support  Where I live (in Canada) we have free mental health and addictions counselling.  Someone will come along with the info you need.  Hang in there and awesome job on 8 months...Lu

[Done15]

If it is any help, the antidepressant will help and if you don't want to take it anymore after awhile the doctor will help u wean off of it & you will be fine. No withdrawals. But everyone is different I guess. Have a blessed new year.