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depression HELPP
i think i am suffering from depression honestly and i would like to be put on antidepressant of some sort... i was wondering if you go to the doctor and ask about depression and the pills will they make your take a drug test? or will theu just ask you if you use drugs??
I NEED TO KNOW SOON PLEASE
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I don't really think meds are the best answer. They'll just distract from why you're depressed rather than solving the problem. It could be hormonal and related to puberty, in which case I just suggest to relax and be positive.
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They won't likely ask if you are on drugs. If you are, though, you need to tell the doctor before getting any prescription medication. You do not want to risk problems with combining drugs and medications.
That said, are you taking drugs? what ones?
Drugs can make you feel different, and that can even come across as depression. So, first thing, if you are taking drugs, stop. That will quite likely help.
Next, what is it that makes you think you are suffering from depression?
Are you sleeping too much? Too little?
Has your appetite changed?
Do you feel unhappy a great deal of the time, with no logical reason (drugs can be a reason)?
Do you have physical symptoms, like aching all over?
Do you ever have times with extreme energy or other highs, with no logical cause (again, drugs can be a cause)? These can include periods of feeling indestructible, or being reckless (like having a lot of sex with a lot of people).
Do you feel irritable for significant lengths of time?
These are things the doctor should ask you (if the doctor doesn't ask most of them, you may want to see another doctor).
For treatment, antidepressants are certainly helpful in many situations. Keep in mind that an antidepressant can take a few weeks to start helping. It is not a quick fix. There are many different medications, and what works for one person may not work as well for another. It is possible that you will have to try one medication for a couple of months only to find it doesn't work and have to try another. Be patient until you and your doctor find the right one.
If you do have highs, or extreme irritability, talk to your doctor about bipolar disorder as well. If that is a possibility, antidepressants can actually make things worse over time.
Along with medication, you should seek therapy. Medication affects the chemical part of depression. Therapy is useful for finding the cause, or repairing damage caused by behavior brought on by the chemical disorder.
I hope you find your solution soon. If you have any questions about depression or bipolar disorder, don't hesitate to send me a note. I've had a lot of personal experience with this, and will do what I can to help others avoid the stuff I have been through.
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You don't need to take a drug test to get antidepressants. However, a lot of drugs cause depression as a side effect. If you are using any illicit drugs, I would stop and see if your depression goes away. Any future drug tests won't matter as long as you have a prescription for antidepressants and you tell them before you have the test. If you're between the ages of 11 and 16 depression is normal so I would encourage you to try and stay positive and wait it out, but the meds can help. Good luck.
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