Depression Does Your Meds Stop Working

In my 20's I was on Paxil. I upped to the max then went off for years as the depression was gone. I tried it in y 30's and it was not working at all. I switched to effexor and realized it worked so much better than paxil ever did. i had to up the dose three times, but i was through it and have been off them for 10 years. The effexor was the best for me.

I second, also seeing a Specialist.

Next: Is it you that is saying you are Depressed, or your Doctor?
I'm thinking, 'maybe' your meds fail to work, or stop working after a time... because you are not Depressed.
But maybe, it is a hormone imbalance. Instead.
I don't know.
But I only say that because you said the meds do not work. And if you are getting proper meds for 'depression' it should, help.

Also though, if taking so many different meds, and you start and then stop certain meds all of a sudden... it is not good. You can get worse. Depression/psychiatric meds, are supposed to be stopped/discontinued, slowly and under Doctor's care. Not all of a sudden.
Is your Doctor, helping you correctly?

But right now, immediately, I would get HELP for yourself, in terms of caring for your daughter.
Do you have any friends or family, that can come over there right now... and help you with your Daughter????

How old is your Daughter?
Call someone, to help you with her or just in the house. A friend or family member. Just tell them you do not feel well.

all the best,
Susan

I second the reply about exercise. You hear it all the time, and when you are depressed you want to, but do not have the will power to get up and do it, but I have found if I exercise 5-6 days a week (30 minute brisk walk always has to be in the early a.m. before 9) and take a B-100 multivitamin with all of the Bs in it along with the antidepressant, that works best. I was on Lexapro for 4 years and had to switch to Pristiq. (works with serotonin and dompamine levels both) it didnt make me feel lethargic. The SSRIs after a while can actually ADD to your depression by making you feel more "ho-hum" and not wanting to do much of anything.
Go see your doctor again, too.

I was diagnosed with manic depression about 10+ years ago, having dealt with depression most of my younger years. So I have a lot of experience with the ever changing meds.
Unfortunately, everyone's chemical make up changes through the years which means that the same medicine that helps you one year may not help you two years from now. I have to change medicines about every two years, and 2010 I didn't even need anything. It is frustrating and scary, especially with children, but you have to stay patient. There has been a lot of trial and error with some interesting side effects I have been through, but with the right doctor and family support system you can find the medicine that works for you right now. What type of doctor is prescribing you the medicine? I actually go to a pyschiatrist that just does meds, so he spends more time listening to what I am going through and then prescribes.
I hope this helps. But you are a normal person, who happens to have a chemical inbalance. Take it a day at a time, love your daughter, lean on the people around you, and you will get through it. You are strong enough and can do it. I get to some dark places, but then my son comes and hugs on me and I know I have to be strong. He is depending on me to be there for him, which means I have to do everything to keep myself straight.
Keeping you in my prayers,
G.

I can't advise you personally, but I would like to ask whether your doctor is a psychiatrist? If you are only seeing a gyn or internist I would suggest you try a psychiatrist to evaluate you to be sure you are on the right kind of med for your depression.

Also be sure your nutrition is good. An excellent multivitamin and a good Vitamin B supplement. Do your research on the vitamins you choose. I sell vitamins and strongly believe not all vitamins are created equal.

Oh my heart goes out to you. I have a child who suffers from depression and it's heartbreaking to see her in such pain. We have recently found a new doctor who doesn't just want to write a script and get her out of the office - but is interested in solving the dynamics and getting the medication correct. We are in the proces sof changing from one med to another - and apparently your body chemistry can change and a medication that worked wonderfully can begin to not work well anymore.

Please - try to find a new doctor to discuss a change in your medication and also find someone you can talk to. Do you attend church? Our church is a great resource for talk therapy. It's an important part of overall treatment for depression.

Being the mom of a new baby and all that it entails is not easy for someone who's brain chemistry is working fine. But when your brain is not functioning properly it even more challenging.

In the Psalms (in the Bible) David wrote about being in a deep well of despair - he seemed to have suffred from depression and many believe that this great king and man who was said to have been favored by God, suffered greatly. He wrote "God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Pray and ask for God to show himself to you.

Please find help now - call a depression hotline if you need to. This is not something that will magically go away. You need to get healthy and not feel desolate and empty - do not despair. Your depression can and will get better and you will be able to function again - but only if you find someone to help you.

I've attached two links to non-profit mental health organization that can help you find someone to help. They have toll free numbers - do not hesitiate to call them. Your little girl needs a healthy mom - and you need to get out of the pit that you're in. This is not your fault - but you can get help. I'm praying for you.
http://ifred.org/help.html
http://nmha.org/go/help

What worked for me was Wellbutrin in combination with Lexapro. That was years ago though. Now I just work out alot and take a B complex. Excercise really does help. I know it sounds weak in light of what you are going through, but I know it works for me. Does dad know you are going through this? Does your dr know how you feel about your ability to take care of baby? It's so important that you have a support system around you and that they know where you are mentally and emotionally. Don't be afraid to admit you need help.