lilibunnyy

lilibunnyy

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Jul 7, 2024
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I told her I was tired of people not taking me seriously and she gave me a diagnosis of light depression. I need to have a job I need to function or else I'll starve.
I feel she didn't take me seriously and this medicine Aripiprazole is too light. I feel so bad
 
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dontlook

dontlook

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Nov 13, 2024
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I'm on it. It's an antipsychotic, idk why they'd give you that for "light depression". It can have negative side effects in higher doses
 
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A dysthymia diagnosis is a validation that you live with a lower baseline mood than that of the average person. They associate the word "mild" with this, but that doesn't mean it's a mild condition. The real disruptor is its always-there nature and long-term persistence.

Aripiprazole seems like an unusual first-line treatment for dysthymia, especially if it's a standalone medication. This would normally be used as a low-dose add-on to an antidepressant. But then, I'm not a doctor, and I'm not familiar with your situation.

There's not really any predicting what you'll experience with it.

You could keep a medication journal with a record of start/stop dates, any changes in dosage, any positive or negative effects (and to what strength), any changes in mood etc. If you do this and need help tracking changes in mood, go to Google and look for a depression test you could take on a regular basis, maybe once every 7-to-10 days and record your scores (the Beck Depression Inventory is pretty thorough, if you don't mind its length).
 
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dontwakemeup

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The medication is Abilify, psych medication. I have dysthmia also. Basically is a functional level of depression. You are always sad but able to work a job, pay bills and carry on life like everyone else My depression isn't visible to the average person but trust me it's there everyday. I think it's a good idea to try the medication and see if it helps youšŸ„°
 

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