need advice

[PressPullRelease]

I was recently put in a psych hospital for a suicide attempt and when i got out they continued me on anti-depressents. i feel more worse then i did before i went in. im having bad thoughts of killing myelf or just hurting myself in general. I really dont like feeling this way but im scared if I talk to my dr. they will put me back in the hospital but at the same time i dont wanna act on my thoughts. im thinking its the pills but i cant just stop taking my meds dr said atleast 100 times not to stop taking them once i started. i dont know what to do

[xlaurenx]

Can i ask how old you are? As i haven't been on meds but i know that some meds can cause you to have suicidal thoughts etc. I would suggest speaking to your doc about this. They might not put you in hospital, but i cant say for sure they may just decrease the dose or take you of that med :)

[startingagain]

Increased suicidal thoughts can be a side effect and you should see your doctor as there are alternatives. x

[Shadowsaurus]

I agree with the above. You should really contact your doctor. They can sort things out for you as maybe your AD's are not working the way they should. Everyone reacts different and sometimes it takes a few changes to get the correct ones.
Good luck x

[bitomato]

Sometimes finding the right AD or dosage takes time and it is very important that you communicate with your doctor. It may take time to trust etc. but please hang in there and let the doctors help you by being honest with them about what you are experiencing.

[ChangelingGirl]

I agree with what has been said already. This could be a serious side effect from your AD, and it is importnat you talk to your doctor. If he's a good doctor he'll take the possibility that it's the AD seriously. You should not be put into the hospital agains tyour will unless you attempt suicide again or have serious plans.

[PressPullRelease]

thnx for the replies
im really worried about talking to my doctor but i see no other option. i just hope nothing goes wrong

[roiben]

How long have you been on the ADs for? They can take some time to work, and it may be that what you are experiencing is in fact and continuation of your original symptoms while the medication builds up to a working level in your system.

It is important that you let someone know how you are feeling right now though, so do let your Dr know. It is their job to keep you safe and help you to be well, so they will be able to advise on any changes to meds, or other ways of keeping safe.

If you do feel really unsafe though, do take yourself to a&e before you do anything, and the duty psych there will be able to meet you and talk through options (such as meds changes, any therapy or other ongoing support and whether IP or IHTT should be an option).

Roiben x

[PressPullRelease]

ive been on prozac for almost a month now. Im tired of this. It takes forever to get to sleep and when i finally do go to sleep i have horrible dreams its like i cant escape the madness. I try my best to think positive but all i do is end up being an asshole to the people i love most. im just tired of this. i feel so worthless its hopeless to me i just want to give up. i keep thinking of my family and how bad they will be if im not around. i think thats the only thing keeping me going i dont want to let them down but i find myself caring less and less. i really want to be ok but i cant seem to bring myself out of my misery

[bitomato]

Hey PPR, it takes time to find the right meds and you need to communicate with your doctors regarding the side effects and your thoughts. I know it is a struggle when it seems like you are not treating the people you love as you would like, but in the long run they love you too and they want you to get better. You also deserve to have a lofe where you do not feel worthless and hopeless and it will come. But if you are getting impatient, then maybe you should communicate with someone as soon as possible about those feelings. Hang in there, you deserve to be happy but you have to give it time.