How do I go about getting on antidepressants?

I am a 22 yr old female, during my teen years I was diagnosed as bipolar ..I was to see a psychiatrist to get on meds.. at that time I did not want meds and would lie to my doctor about feeling excellent and I was evaluated as not needing antidepressants. I've always gone through major highs and lows.. daily.. it's not so bad anymore but I can quickly go from feeling fantastic to feeling completely miserable and hating life. No suicidal thoughts. I have a 2 yr old so have no desire to end my life. When I had my child I went through postpartum depression and thought I was going insane.. I did not go to my doctor and got through it eventually but some symptoms have not left me.. I wake up feeling exhausted, not wanting to get up..I have no energy, I dont know if this is depression or something else.

Answer:
Go see your doctor ASAP.
go to the Dr. immediately and be honest this time. you have a child who depends on you.
i suggest you go and see your doctor - don't be embarrassed as they will understand the way you are feeling and are trained to help you! be strong :D
see your doctor . ask for a proper diagnosis and they will make a prescription if you both feel that is what is necessary to help you . you really need a health care professional to help you evaluate if the benefits will outweigh the risks of the drug. good luck .
go to ur doctor n talk to him. ill tell u now the meds make u worse sometimes. n u gain weight. n u get tired. i dont like them. but do whatever
Go make an appointment with your family doctor and tell him or her how your are *really* feeling!
Go see your Doctor but I'll tell you, St John's Wort, the
Natural pill works for me for depression. As for no
energy, well, I take vitamins for that.
I try not to take prescription pills, I do take anti biotics
when I have infections though.
However, go see your Doctor anyway, this is just what
I do.
Sounds like depression. U need to be reevaluated by your doctor. This time be totally honest. If it is the psychiatrist U R worried about U do not have to see one to get antidepressants. I have taken them for several yrs. through my family doctor. If U plan to have more children U need to get depression under control. Postpartum depression can be life threatening to your baby & U. Besides depression just sucks all the joy out of being a mother.
My son was sent to Baghdad twice with being in the Army, I found that i needed something as well , I had feelings similar to yours. I saw my primary care physician and talked to him in great depth and i was put on Effexor...it has worked wonders, I found my patience level is a lot greater as well.I have 3 other children to raise and being a single parent they solely depend on me...Lots of luck to you.

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