depression, medication,

[ben2990]

Im going to make this short! so bare with me im looking for some support/guidance/ and insight.

Iv used drugs for the past 5 years. Its left me depressed, anxiouse, irritable,..... well the list goes on really...

i need to Get a medication to subdue all of these feelings wile i get back to track at school and work. without the medication i have simply failed and failed again, im at the point where i realize how low i am, i need some sort of medicated help. (im coming off of long term use of cocaine and MDMA, as well as weed, and alcohol)

How should i tell my doctor this to obtain best results?

What is the best "type of medication"/"medication in general" to treat all the syptoms of depression, wile reducing the urge to use drugs, and the symtoms of coming down off drugs?

How do i act/what do i say, to ensure my point gets across?

i dont wanto get stuck waiting for my next appointment without having at least suceeded with this trip to the doctors, this may seem crazy and dilusional but its hapend to amny times before, i dont wanto be left with the sad/ angry/ hopeless feeling if i dont get my point across.

 

[Sweet P]

Just be honest with your doctor. Tell them that you're feeling anxious and depressed (you don't have to mention your history of drug abuse if you don't want to, but I'd recommend you do), and you feel that you need some kind of medication. Different medications suit different people, so it may take a while to find the right one for you. SSRI's seem to be the "standard" anti-depressant, but there are also SNRI's (like Effexor) and DNRI's (like Wellbutrin/Zyban) which I've found to be more effective.

 

[deadhead507461]

Once you get on a anti-depressant. your mood will change your whole outlook on your life situation right now. you wont want to smoke anymore. You will gain so much self confidence and pride that you will be disgusted with having such a shitty habit, and you will want to change.

For me it made me one day just decide it was all done. got rid of all my weed shit and quit right then.

The SSRI made me think more of myself, than having to use weed as a crutch.

 

[versd]

this thread is similar to your other one but i'll reply anyway, perhaps a little more simply.

you are looking for the best healthy treatment for your medical issues.
you want to get off the illegal drugs.

these are all legitimate intentions, so honesty is the best thing you can do with your doctor. if your doctor does not provide you with the medical attention you need to lead a healthy life, then find one who will. continue until you get the required medical treatment.

 

[moonshadow82]

it might help to write down your thoughts/feeling, what you are lookin for, and take it to your appointment

 

[ben2990]

this thread is similar to your other one but i'll reply anyway, perhaps a little more simply.

you are looking for the best healthy treatment for your medical issues.
you want to get off the illegal drugs.

these are all legitimate intentions, so honesty is the best thing you can do with your doctor. if your doctor does not provide you with the medical attention you need to lead a healthy life, then find one who will. continue until you get the required medical treatment.

hell yea, but in canada i think its really hard to find a new doctor, and im not an adult and i feel like it would be extra hard for someone like me. i never done anything like that before, (geting a new doctor)

 

[versd]

the whole point of the medical system (especially in countries with universal healthcare like canada) is to provide the proper care that its patients require. if you arent getting it, go to another doctor. it should all be covered by the government, especially since youre not an adult yet (i think in most universal health care systems, 'children' are completely subsidised).