dont know what to do now .. run out of options..

[lizzy100]

iv basicallly suffered from depression for the last nearly 10 yrs. i was  on a antid which seemed to help abit for several yrs but i still got suicidal and i think it just stopped working. iv tried other drugs but then didnt seem to help either. i dont know what to do anymore, i cant stop crying the whole time, i cry myself to sleep every night, i dont really know why, nothing imparticular i just cant seem to stop myself. i dont know what else me or my doc can do, but i cant carry on like this.
o i also was on a mood stabiliser for a while buti couldnt tolerate normal dosees because it made me too tired, it also made me put on weight which made me feel worse coz i used to have an eating disorder.

any ideas what else i can do to get this under some sort of control?? thanks

[EavlynnK]

I suffered bad depression too. I didn't want to go the med route, so I went into alternative medicine. Depression can be caused by a ton of things. Heavy metal build up in the body, or even something like a mineral deficiency. When I found that out it totally blew my mind. So I got a hair analysis done to check my levels on everything. I also got on St. John's Wort. It sounds scary, but its an herbal pill. Now I'm doing great and functioning normally. I suggest looking into St. John's, 5HTP, and a hair analysis test. Best of luck!

[lizzy100]

iv tried counselling and all that before and it didnt help but im on a waiting list for psychotherapy. iv tried loads of different antidepressantrs but none seem to work anymore. i dont know what i can do fast because i cant carry on like this i cant even function and im meant to be sitting exams. it doesnt feel like theres help to be found :(

[MMahon]

You were not clear about what type of treatment you have rec'd.
You need to find a competent psychiatrist and work with him until you find the relief you seek. Counseling may help you also and the psychiatrist will make the proper referrals.
There are a wide range of medications and other treatments that can be used alone or in combination to help you.   Don't give up seeking them out.  It's a process that does take time and everyone is different so there isn't always an easy answer.  
Know you aren't the only person to go thru this and there is help to be found.
Let us know how you make out.

[lizzy100]

:(

[lizzy100]

help?