@A MyDepressionTeam Member it does make it harder when your family and friends aren't supportive. I had one friend who always tried to drag me out to the bar. Alcohol was her answer for everything. Since it IS a depressant, the few times I went with her I drank soda instead. I've learned the worst thing I can try to do with depression is drink! It just makes me a blubbering idiot. I hope your brother is doing better now. I also purposely try to watch funny tv shows and funny movies whenever I can That seems to help a little.

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I've noticed that I can only deal with one thing at a time on the tablets I'm on , to me this is a good thing as before I was not on any. My mind was a runaway train and I'd get stuck in a pinching and counting routine to try and gain control of thoughts . At first when I started taking them I couldn't feel anything but it creeped back. I don't feel extreme bad or good feelings but I can function

Yes... and it can be the meds. Ask your doctor for a medication review if you're experiencing this. It might be that you're not on the right ones for your body chemistry. I went through a stack of different ones before I found the right combo... at one stage I was a zombie... honestly, I had NO feelings... none at all... it was very disconcerting. It's so hard to find the right ones and there's so many and so many side effects.

Talk to your doctor and your therapist about this...

For me, I think mine is my depression and not the meds. Smiles are almost forced for me and laughter is so rare I often forget what it's like. I'm so grateful for my sister and a wonderful friend who do everything they can to make me laugh. :)

The meds can have that affect! It's best to contact your GP or therapist and discuss side effects and maybe alter the dosage. 👍