Help Antidepressants sometimes not working

[microwaved_dawg]

I've been taking lexapro for about 2 months and a half, I've noticed some improvement with generally better mood, more energy and a general will to do things. But some days the effect just doesn't kick in, I return to my regular low mood and find it hard to get out of bed and shower. I can go days like this until randomly it just returns.

I don't know why this happens, granted I've been irregular with the time I take my meds (specifically during low periods) since I wake up at different times and I've also drank heavily twice (finally wanted to go partying haha) since starting my treatment.

Is this normal?, should I be concerned?.

 

[rs929]

Drinking too much seems to mess with the effect of the SSRI's in my experience. It kind of "resets" you to the depression baseline and you need to wait for the med to kick in again.
Maybe you could ask your Pdoc to up your dose?

 

[MapleS]

Alkohol kinda nullifies meds and take you to the base level of depression.
And well you can ask for a higher dosage as it may help you even more.

 

[microwaved_dawg]

Ok, haven't drank in a while now and I still feel like shit. Is it really that important to take it at the same time everyday?

 

[Broken@25]

Im sorry I'm in the same boat. That shit just does not work at least for me. I have been debating wether or not to go cold turkey, I have already accepted giving up now im just discouraged. Good luck

 

[vitbar]

Ok, haven't drank in a while now and I still feel like shit. Is it really that important to take it at the same time everyday?

They definitely seem to work better if taken at the same time everyday. More consistent levels in your system.

You are still likely to have bad days.

It could be that a different dosage or different medication would suit you better. Keep your psych informed and see what they say.

 

[microwaved_dawg]

Im sorry I'm in the same boat. That shit just does not work at least for me. I have been debating wether or not to go cold turkey, I have already accepted giving up now im just discouraged. Good luck

Sucks to hear that, have you talked to your psych?, I already arranged an appointment for this week. About going cold turkey, I would advise against it since I've heard there are some very gnarly symptoms and I actually fear them hahaha.

They definitely seem to work better if taken at the same time everyday. More consistent levels in your system.

You are still likely to have bad days.

It could be that a different dosage or different medication would suit you better. Keep your psych informed and see what they say.

I guess maybe I need a different dosage since I don't get any side effects at all. Which is kinda weird.

 

[Broken@25]

Sucks to hear that, have you talked to your psych?, I already arranged an appointment for this week. About going cold turkey, I would advise against it since I've heard there are some very gnarly symptoms and I actually fear them hahaha.

I guess maybe I need a different dosage since I don't get any side effects at all. Which is kinda weird.

I just don't care, I'm tired of people hurting me when I don't bother them. I don't fit in anywhere never have never will. Mom never cared for me left me every chance she got, I know nothing about my father. No one respects me or wants anything to do with my broken soul besides make it worse, or hate me for whatever reason I'm content on giving myself and them what they want. Sorry for the rant.