Depression, loneliness & excessive worry*SH Trigs*

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ye I'm aware that medication is a life saver for many people, especially with major depression. It's just frustrating that there are no better natural solutions. I've been cold Turkey for over a year now & my depression has been worse tbh but even on them I wasn't really feeling anything. I guess they take the edge off but for me they made me extremely fatigued & I couldn't even cry.

I know my emotions are already blunted but least I can feel something, even if it is sadness. On them I feel absolutely nothing. I've been round in circles with the 4 SSRI's (citalopram, mirtazipine, sertraline, fluxotine). I'm really uncomfortable using anything other than those recommended as my doctor doesn't allow it.

I wish I could express myself freely because I'm passionate about mental health. Personally I feel like a lab rat the way my GP speaks to me. It feels like I'm just another "numbered patient" to him to add to his data entry list. I read an article stating the lack of training these GP's have on mental health which should be mandatory. I've also been round in circles with counselling & cbt, on the waiting list for another. Recently bought some herbal tea which has some sedative effect. I guess the meetup group is a positive step I've made this year .