Long term affects of depression?!
Question:
Long term affects of depression?
I've been depressed for 5 years now. I've been taking medication, but the doctors took me off of it because it wasn't working. I'm only 16 years old and I feel like nothing in life will make me happy or just lighten my depression. What are the long term affects of depression?
Additional Details3 weeks ago
I've never felt this way ever before, this is the most depressesed I've been in my life.
Answers:
so sorry to hear that this is happening to you! do not give up with the meds.some times you need to try different
ones or in different combinations! long term depression can effect your total health ,body aches,head aches etc. it can also effect your relationships with people.please go back to dr and discuss other options (new drugs ,counseling)! please take care of yourself sweetie and do not give up hope .Love to you!!