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Months ago, I was having an argument with my mom. It really got me angry. I thought about the argument later and it made me mad (angry enough to hit a wall, for example), but instead of hitting a wall, I hit myself on the side of the head. It wasn't really that hard neither... but it did cause a minor bruise that healed up in about a week.
But the next day when I woke up, my mood felt different. I can't really describe it. I also felt I had to give some extra effort to enjoy doing things I liked everyday. It was noticeable enough that I went to the doctor the same day.
My doctor learned about the situation, and he gave me mild depression pills. I asked him if I should get X-Rays of my head, and he said "you didn't crack your skull, no." He told me to just take the pills and I'll be fine.
Now, I took the pills for five days, and I felt completely normal after that. Normal like always. But about a month later, the lack of wanting to do things came back. My sex drive was much less, among other kinda small things, like lacking pleasure in some activities I once enjoyed every day. My sperm is also kinda runny at times and my erection feels a tad different, though that might be because of the pills.
My point is, I still kinda feel this way. I haven't took all of my mild depression pills yet, but do I need to?
What I'm asking is, do you think I just have mild depression and it'll go away sometime after I take all my pills, or is the problem something else that the doctor didn't recognize?
It sounds like you need to continue with the pills and hopefully combine that with therapy to get to the root of the problem.
Though, I wouldn't rule out getting another complete physical from your doctor. If he doesn't listen to you maybe you should ask to switch to a new doctor.
it is neurochemistry. you need certian levels of certian hormones to feel 'normal'. some people need a little hepl and extra chemicals to maintain the levels.
try to take them every day as prescribed. there is nothing wrong with you..... just need extra help.
'depression' is an ugly word which infers the recipient has 'issues' that 'normal' people can deal with...and you just cant. not always the case.
if the neurochemcals are not leveled out ( with or without a little help) you can feel depressed, sad. unmotivated...a sense of why bother......
take them....they work....they made you feel normal again....thats worth it.
Months ago, I was having an argument with my mom. It really got me angry. I thought about the argument later and it made me mad (angry enough to hit a wall, for example), but instead of hitting a wall, I hit myself on the side of the head. It wasn't really that hard neither... but it did cause a minor bruise that healed up in about a week.
But the next day when I woke up, my mood felt different. I can't really describe it. I also felt I had to give some extra effort to enjoy doing things I liked everyday. It was noticeable enough that I went to the doctor the same day.
My doctor learned about the situation, and he gave me mild depression pills. I asked him if I should get X-Rays of my head, and he said "you didn't crack your skull, no." He told me to just take the pills and I'll be fine.
Now, I took the pills for five days, and I felt completely normal after that. Normal like always. But about a month later, the lack of wanting to do things came back. My sex drive was much less, among other kinda small things, like lacking pleasure in some activities I once enjoyed every day. My sperm is also kinda runny at times and my erection feels a tad different, though that might be because of the pills.
My point is, I still kinda feel this way. I haven't took all of my mild depression pills yet, but do I need to?
What I'm asking is, do you think I just have mild depression and it'll go away sometime after I take all my pills, or is the problem something else that the doctor didn't recognize?
Most healthcare providers will start patients on a low dose of medication first, then schedule a follow-up visit for re-evaluation and a possible dose adjustment. If this isn't the case, schedule the appointment yourself. It generally takes ~4 weeks or so for the meds to reach any sort of theraputic (helpful) level. Unfortunately, sex drive can be affected - not obliterated. Follow-up with your healthcare provider!
Depending on the particular anti-depressant you are taking, it takes a full 3-6 weeks to kick in. Taking it a only few days and then quitting won't fix depression. It isn't an infection. It sounds like it could be depression and if so you need to be on medication for probably at least 6 mos.
it is neurochemistry. you need certian levels of certian hormones to feel 'normal'. some people need a little hepl and extra chemicals to maintain the levels.
try to take them every day as prescribed. there is nothing wrong with you..... just need extra help.
'depression' is an ugly word which infers the recipient has 'issues' that 'normal' people can deal with...and you just cant. not always the case.
if the neurochemcals are not leveled out ( with or without a little help) you can feel depressed, sad. unmotivated...a sense of why bother......
take them....they work....they made you feel normal again....thats worth it.
That's what I was thinking. But I was just wondering why I'd get depression after a hit to the head, and I'm hoping the pills will solve the problem. It's just what's causing the depression that worries me.
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