Hi there! No, that's not a stupid question at all. I think most of us find it easier to just depend on our doctors to provide us with the best care, but unfortunately that's not always the case. We really have to be actively involved as a team member along with our doctors to ensure that we're receiving the care we need. And that's a lot easier said than done when you're ill.
My heart goes out to you, and I can honestly tell you that I've been where you are -- without the will to live, and only my babies keeping me going each long and horribly dark day. I suffered from depression for far too long, and one of the reasons was because I had a doctor telling me that I would always be depressed and would always have to take an anti-depressant. That turned out not to be the case at all. Just based on my own experience, I believe that the way to tell that you have a good doctor is that you start feeling better and you become healthy, with the help of that doctor. It sounds like you're not getting better, and that your medication isn't working. That's a sure sign that you're not receiving the care you need and deserve.
Are you able to search for a new doctor? Do you need help finding one? I'm also wondering if you have someone very supportive in your life who can help you get better care. When you're depressed, it can be impossible to do even the simplest tasks, like making a phone. Believe me, I've been there. It's important to have someone you can depend on who can help be your advocate. If you need help finding someone to help you, please let me know. There is a strong network of volunteers around the country who help women who are experiencing depression, and I'd be happy to reach out to them for you.
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Hi there! No, that's not a stupid question at all. I think most of us find it easier to just depend on our doctors to provide us with the best care, but unfortunately that's not always the case. We really have to be actively involved as a team member along with our doctors to ensure that we're receiving the care we need. And that's a lot easier said than done when you're ill.
My heart goes out to you, and I can honestly tell you that I've been where you are -- without the will to live, and only my babies keeping me going each long and horribly dark day. I suffered from depression for far too long, and one of the reasons was because I had a doctor telling me that I would always be depressed and would always have to take an anti-depressant. That turned out not to be the case at all. Just based on my own experience, I believe that the way to tell that you have a good doctor is that you start feeling better and you become healthy, with the help of that doctor. It sounds like you're not getting better, and that your medication isn't working. That's a sure sign that you're not receiving the care you need and deserve.
Are you able to search for a new doctor? Do you need help finding one? I'm also wondering if you have someone very supportive in your life who can help you get better care. When you're depressed, it can be impossible to do even the simplest tasks, like making a phone. Believe me, I've been there. It's important to have someone you can depend on who can help be your advocate. If you need help finding someone to help you, please let me know. There is a strong network of volunteers around the country who help women who are experiencing depression, and I'd be happy to reach out to them for you.
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