Antidepressants usually take 4-6 weeks to start working. Even when you do hit that point, you may need a higher dose, or this might not be the medication for you. Everyone's depression is different - you may do better on a different medication, or it may be more about your life circumstances, in which case you would probably be more responsive to therapy.
Recovery may take some lifestyle changes, as well. Antidepressants often act as a little bit of a 'boost' to help you get better, while the real change is in your habits, mindset, and coping strategies. Take time every day to think about your depression. Isolate the problems. Write them all down. Come back to the list later when you are feeling well and try to look at them in a new light, or discuss them with someone you trust. Therapy could be especially helpful with this.
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Antidepressants usually take 4-6 weeks to start working. Even when you do hit that point, you may need a higher dose, or this might not be the medication for you. Everyone's depression is different - you may do better on a different medication, or it may be more about your life circumstances, in which case you would probably be more responsive to therapy.
Recovery may take some lifestyle changes, as well. Antidepressants often act as a little bit of a 'boost' to help you get better, while the real change is in your habits, mindset, and coping strategies. Take time every day to think about your depression. Isolate the problems. Write them all down. Come back to the list later when you are feeling well and try to look at them in a new light, or discuss them with someone you trust. Therapy could be especially helpful with this.