Talk Therapy isnt even helping me!?

Question

I have been depressed for almost 2 years now, 24/7. It seems like whenever I go to talk to a counsellor and a phychotherapist, at the end of the session is just ***** pointless.When I go to work, I feel like I want to quit. Trying different things still does not help me. I have never try medication, but what if medication still doesnt help me? Any other options left? If medication doesnt help, which would be the last option to take, then Im seriuosly going to commit suicide, because I dont want to feel these way for the rest of my life.....

Answer 1

Get on medication. ASAP.  There's quite literally dozens of them to try.

And also, keep in mind for therapy to work you generally have to form a relationship with a single therapist and stick with it for six months or more with weekly visits, if not longer.

Answer 2

Try medication

Try COGNITIVE Therapy

Don't ever give up

Answer 3

Wow, I'm quite surprised you've  been doing "talk" therapy for 2 years and haven't considered meds? Why not? How many years are you going to wait b4 you go see a Psychiatrist, or talk to a health food freak about vitamins, or something. Vitamin B12 are good for depression, along with some other ones like taking  3 or 4 Omega Fish Oil daily, increasing carbs, etc. I feel you must be doing kind of OK if you've been able to function for almost 2 years without seeking other resources. Sounds like you should start with a Health Food Store and get some vitamins that help with depression. You don't sound like you are in a horribly "severe" state, and I'm not trying to minimize this is any way, but do the vitamin thing, get daily exercise, stay away from alcohol!! and by all means, think positive! You could also try a Hypnotist. They did wonders for someone who is very dear to me. Also, there is one option left if pills don't work. It's call an "ECT" Look it up on the internet. I'm quite positive you wouldn't want to have one of those done. They are pushing my Husband to have that done 'cause he is unresponsive to the meds, but h**l NO!! They are going to try another new med 2nite. God I hope my Hub gets better soon!! And good luck to you!!!!

Answer 4

Was there some traumatic event in your life that happened about 2 years ago?  If talk therapy doesn't help, maybe there's something in your life that you need to address and that would have to undergo a major change.  For instance, you said when you go to work, you want to quit.  So maybe it's your job, and that you might need to make a career change.  When it comes to medication, remember to keep an open mind about it, don't automatically assume that it won't help you.  It's important to "get your feet wet" by talking to your doctor to see if drug therapy is right for you, and yes it may take you some time to find what works for you.  Point is, if you don't investigate and try others options out, how will you know if they are going to work?  Committing suicide is the worst choice ever, you have so much to live for, and think about how it will affect your loved ones--they would be devastated.  If you choose to go on medication, talk to your doctor about Lexapro cause it has one of the lowest incidence in side effects.

Answer 5

You know - I can relate, I was in cognitive therapy on top of medications with a Psychiatrist. He helped with some coping skills, but mostly I really didn't benefit from all the wasted tax dollars.

My GP switched me to yet a new drug - and then I became acutely suicidal and thankfully I had the clarity to walk into my local hospital.

You have to give medications a try - many people suffer chemical imbalances and all the talk therapy in the world won't help. Make sure you have a Psychiatrist, not a GP or therapist.   Make sure you get the correct diagnosis, so mention all of your symptoms,  get past the embarrassment. It will save you time with the right type of medications.

The anti depressants they had me on, made my illness worse, I was finally diagnosed with Bipolar, not unipolar depression.

If you are suicidal right now, run don't walk to your local hospital Your life has worth and you are important.