Oh i know you will probably say, "i'm not a doctor, go somewhere else.." but what the hell. Someone has to have some sort of valid advice! I have been diagnosed with depression, innattentive ADD, Cingulate System Hyperactivity, Limbic System Hyperactivity, and Temporal Lobe dysfunction. For my depression, i am taking Zoloft (SSRI), which worsens my temporal lobe dysfuction. I have decisions to make. My life is in chaos due to my psychological problems...obviously.....I must be medicated somehow, as i cannot funtion otherwise. My doctors are trying to put me on an ADD medication, which, if i do, will worsen my Limbic System Hyperactivity and Cingulate System Hyperactivity. No matter what i do to help ONE problem, i only worsen another. I know i cannot go on without intervention, but there are only so many combinations here! Like i said, I cannot stop taking the SSRI (Zoloft) because my depression is extremely severe. You can guess the rest. And right now I am failing classes, unable to pay attention, unable to communicate socially, sleep, eat, and live like a healthy person. I am not stupid or dumb, i understand more than most, and i am always told how much of a slacker i am, how i am so great and i never show it. But i CANT because i am weak, i am dying. I am ill, and untreated. I dont why I must be so very burdened.....I will always be stuck, i will always be a "problem" person.....And when i grow up? There will be no one to sit and listen and try to understand. I will fall by the wayside.... Please help.
I have been in the same situation depression wise. I turned to my faith and things have greatly improved. From both my psychological opinion and my personal experiences with anti depressants, I would have to advise against them. Anti depressants can cause more harm than good. If taking a medication affects another illness, then I would suggest looking into other methods of healing. A.D.D can be misdiagnosed and medication is often handed out like candy for sedation. Have they discussed any other options with you? I agree, you are neither dumb nor stupid. Illness can have a strong hold on one's life, causing them great turmoil. If you ever need someone to talk to, I am around.
