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Old 18-08-2014, 11:20 PM   #1
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Can't handle these lows...

So, I'm at a loss for what to do. I stopped taking antidepressants about a month or two ago after being on them for a little over a year. I'm not sure if my depression is returning but I definitely started having these feelings of complete emptiness that I don't know what to do with...it's not constant its more intermittent but the end result is I get it to a low mood and I feel the need to do something about it and then I get really anxious and I end up feeling the need to self harm...I talked to my school psychologist about these feelings (minus the self harm part...I don't talk about that) but she just keeps saying I have to apply my CBT techniques but I don't feel like that's at all helpful...

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Old 19-08-2014, 02:23 AM   #2
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Have you thought about trying them again? Rebound depression can happen after medication is ended.

Do you not find CBT helpful at all? A lot of people can find it takes time to work, but that it works if you keep at it.



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Old 19-08-2014, 03:52 AM   #3
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I feel stupid to go back to my doctor and ask her to restart them again...I don't even know if it's really depression...My doctor usually identifies it as two weeks constant, right? As for the CBT I have no idea if its working or not....it's ssooo much work to do though and can feel so exhausting to remember all of what she's taught me...personally I can't say there is a difference...but she says she sees a difference in me :/

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Old 19-08-2014, 04:05 AM   #4
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I don't think it would be stupid to go back to your doctor. Even if it is just to let her know how you're feeling so you can both keep an eye on it. It is best to catch things early.

CBT can be challenging but it can be helpful. Have you asked the psychologist what difference she sees? How long have you been doing it for? It can take a while to make a big difference, but if you keep going and keep practising with it, it does get easier.



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Old 19-08-2014, 04:35 AM   #5
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I've been seeing her for a year...next time I go to her will ask her about that...never thought to ask...I will try going back to have a conversation with my doctor it just all seems really awkward...to just show up their and tell her how I'm feeling :(

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Old 20-08-2014, 12:55 AM   #6
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It is awkward, but they can help. Rebound depression is common. It might be good to just try it for a little while and see if it helps smooth things over.



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